March 23, 2022

LCLD Diversity News Digest

Customized for LCLD Members and Diversity Professionals, this weekly digest brings the latest, most relevant headlines straight to your inbox each Wednesday. Scroll down for thought-provoking articles about LCLD organizations, diversity in the legal profession, leadership and talent development, and the society we live in and serve.

On the Need for Equity in America

MARCH || WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

How Organizations Can Support Women’s Mental Health at Work

“Here’s what to do if you’re a woman struggling with your mental health at work, or if you’re a leader who wants to create a mentally healthy environment for your female employees.”  Kelly Greenwood for Harvard Business Review

One-Third of Women Grapple with Overt Misogyny at Work

A new study on workplace discrimination presents both surprising and disappointing results.  HR Dive

Former NAACP Legal Defense Chief Says Businesses Are Not Living Up to Racial Equity Promises

How companies and leaders can and should do better to uphold their commitments following the death of George Floyd.  Fortune

DE&I Development

Five Ways CLOs Can Help Reimagine DE&I

To bring organizational values to life and drive meaningful change, reimagine your efforts with a focus on equitable outcomes.  Corporate Counsel

4 Easy Steps that Will Make a Big Impact on Your DEI Program

“The best initiatives involve all employees, focus on company culture, and foster in-work connections.”  Sean Behr for Inc. Magazine

Looking to Hire a CDO? A Functional DEI Program Is Bigger than One Hire

To achieve lasting impact, first invest fully into creating a company culture of belonging.  Forbes

How to Make Your Organization’s Language More Inclusive

Four ways leaders can encourage the company-wide use of inclusive language and minimize harm to marginalized employees.   Harvard Business Review

LCLD Leads on DE&I

Tech Law Awards Honor Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is the law firm winner of the 2022 Innovations in Diversity and Inclusion Award, showing that “true change is not only coming to the legal industry, it’s already here.”  Legal Tech News

Moving the DE&I Ball Forward at Bank of America

Here’s how Bank of America is taking action to advance equity across hiring, leadership development, community investment, and more.  Human Resource Executive

Ballard Spahr Recognized by Center for Legal Inclusiveness

Ballard Spahr has been awarded the 2022 Law Firm/Legal Department Inclusiveness@Work Award for its efforts to advance DE&I in the firm, the legal profession, and its communities.  Legal Newsline

Why Adobe Doesn’t Divorce DEI from Talent

“We’re willing to be more flexible about speed because we know we’re going to get a high-quality, diverse candidate that will help us reach our full potential,” writes Adobe’s Chief People Officer.  Protocol

Leading for Tomorrow

Podcast | DEI Isn’t Enough; Companies Need Anti-Racist Leadership

A conversation about race, the workplace, how corporate America can improve, and how business leaders can promote lasting change in their own organizations and society at large.  Harvard Business Review

Reimagining the Workplace

As Offices Open and Mask Mandates Drop, Some Anxieties Set In

An update on the current state—and risks—of workplace Covid protocol and return-to-office plans.  The New York Times

What Great Hybrid Cultures Do Differently

Five things companies can do to create an equitable and successful hybrid workplace.  Harvard Business Review

Last week, five LCLD Members stepped to the Front and published their Leader Pledges:

• Craig Silliman (Verizon)
• Matthew Feldman (Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP) 
• Anat Hakim (Eli Lilly & Company) 
• Doug Gibson (Covington & Burling LLP) 
• Steven Schumeister (Robins Kaplan LLP) 

As a reminder, LCLD Members must submit a Leader’s Pledge by June 1 to remain engaged with LCLD. The final Members-only Virtual Leadership Summit will take place on April 19. Space is limited, so register here today! 

See the full list of LCLD Members who have made their commitments public here, and learn more about how you can join the movement here.

If you have questions about the Leaders at the Front initiative, please contact Caitlin Puffenberger, LCLD Member Programs and Communications Manager.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Members & Diversity Professionals

MAR. 31    ||   Diversity Professionals + Members
2022  1L Scholars Program Organization Registration Closes
Register here before the deadline!

APR. 19   |    11–2 pm ET    ||   Members ONLY
LCLD Leadership Summit: Virtual
Space is limited, so register here today!

APR. 26   |    1 pm ET    ||   Members + LCLD community
Language of Leadership Series with Richard Verma (Mastercard)
Click here to view all scheduled Language of Leadership webinars.

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