November 2, 2022

LCLD Diversity News Digest

Here you’ll find the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion news, resources, tips, and thought leadership, curated biweekly for today’s legal leaders—LCLD’s Members—and Diversity Professionals.

On the Need for Equity in America

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Honoring National Native American Heritage Month

Learn about the history of Native American Heritage Month in the US, including a timeline, interesting facts, and FAQs about how best to observe.  National Today

Women, Minority GCs Saw Sharp Increases in Fortune 1000 Representation in 2021

According to the MCCA’s annual study, several underrepresented groups have made significant gains in legal leadership. Here’s why corporate legal departments’ DEI challenges may be greater than the study suggests.  Corporate Counsel

Women Are Quitting Leadership Roles Faster Than Ever

“Now, those [women] in the highest ranks of their organizations are reevaluating—because of a lack of advancement opportunities, flexibility, or unequal treatment, or a combination of these and other factors.”   Bloomberg

DEI Development

The Legal Profession Is Not Doing Enough to Fix Its DEI Problem

A recent survey reveals major barriers to underrepresented attorneys’ success, including “lack of access to key assignments, of support in building a book of business, and of leaders, including partners, displaying consistent behaviors that signal embracing diversity initiatives and goals.”  Fast Company

Why Do Some DE&I Programs Fail?

Explore where companies go wrong—and how to steer things right—with this panel of DEI experts.  SHRM

How Confidence Is Weaponized Against Women

“No matter the outcome, women’s lack of career progression is blamed on them, an attack they share with other underrepresented groups.”  Harvard Business Review

Is Your DEI Progress Undermined by Attention Inequality?

Evidence for the role of attention in progressing or stalling DEI efforts, and guidelines for leaders looking to equalize the appreciation and recognition gap.  Harvard Business Review

LCLD Leads on DE&I

Marshall Gerstein’s Partnership with LCLD Creates Multiplier Effect

“[Our client colleagues] are most appreciative of these talented future attorneys and the work they’re doing,” says LCLD Mentor Ryan Schermerhorn. “We’re leading by example and outside counsel is taking notice.”  Marshall Gerstein

Exelon’s DEI Honor Roll Recognizes Business Partners Advancing Shared Values

Five out of Exelon’s six legal industry honorees are LCLD Members; Bank of America was also recognized in the banking category.  Yahoo!

Legal Clinic for the Disabled Honors Dechert with Award

Dechert received the 2022 White Hat Award from the Legal Clinic for the Disabled in recognition of the firm’s impactful pro bono work.  Dechert LLP

Katten Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

“When we choose inclusion, we role model it for everyone around us. It’s also for our future selves,” said Haben Girma—a human rights attorney, disability justice advocate, and the first Deafblind Harvard Law School graduate—at Katten’s Perspectives Speaker Series.  PR Newswire

Leading for Tomorrow

Transparency Is a Winning Strategy: 4 Ways To Do It Well

A few guiding principles for leaders who value transparency as a trust-building practice.  Inc. Magazine

Reimagining the Workplace

Belonging, Engagement Levels Plummet—But Remote Work May Not Be To Blame

Examining a few key reasons why engagement is down across the workforce—whether in-office, remote, or hybrid.  HR Dive

The Importance of DEI in a Post-Covid Work World

Questions leaders can ask themselves in pursuit of meaningful DEI initiatives in the work world of today (and tomorrow).  Forbes

UPCOMING EVENTS
Members & Diversity Professionals

DECEMBER 7
LCLD Community
Language of Leadership Series: Christa D’Alimonte

Join us for a discussion between Robert Grey, LCLD President, and Christa D’Alimonte, LCLD Board Member, EVP, GC & Secretary at Paramount Global, on how leaders can use their personal commitments to DEI to drive change.  Register here.

JANUARY 11, 2023
LCLD Community
Language of Leadership Series: Desiree Ralls-Morrison

Join us for a discussion between Robert Grey, LCLD President, and Desiree Ralls-Morrison, GC & Corporate Secretary at McDonald’s Corporation, on how leaders can use their personal commitments to DEI to drive change.  Register here.

SAVE THE DATE
Members

MARCH 8–9, 2023
Members ONLY
Super Pledge Summit: Exploring Collaboration with Google

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA  |  Hosted by LCLD Board Member Halimah DeLaine Prado, GC of Google, LCLD Members will discuss the implementation of their Leader Pledges, with a focus on collaboration between managing partners and general counsel.

MARCH 23–24, 2023
Members ONLY
Super Pledge Summit: Exploring Succession Planning with Dominion Energy

RICHMOND, VA  |  Hosted by LCLD Board Member Carlos Brown, SVP, GC & Chief Compliance Officer at Dominion Energy, LCLD Members will discuss the implementation of their Leader Pledges, with a focus on succession planning.

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