January 11, 2023

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

118th Congress Shows Record Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Diversity

Women and non-white members each make up more than a quarter of the 118th Congress—the highest percentages in US history. Explore what this means in the context of other congressional milestones.  Pew Research Center

2022 Saw Diversity Gains at Top of Legal Departments, but Much Work Remains Elsewhere

The number of female GCs has risen by 12% among the Fortune 1000, and other underrepresented groups saw a 21% increase—but there remain underutilized opportunities to improve those numbers.  Corporate Counsel

Inside NASA’s Ambitious, 60-Page DEI Plan

NASA’s new strategic DEI plan is drawing praise across industries for its comprehensive nature and how it distributes responsibility across the organization, holding top leaders accountable for results.  Inc. Magazine

DEI Development

How to Infuse Liberatory Principles into Work Practices

“We can use theories of liberation inspired by the ideas and work of Black feminists and other thought leaders of color to find an alternative way of working together so everyone can thrive.”  Harvard Business Review

Why Is There a Chronic Lack of Diversity in the Legal Profession?

An interview with Harrity & Harrity’s first female partner on why progress is so slow, and what firms and legal departments can do to accelerate it.  Brink

5 Ways the Workplace Is Still Not Equal for Women—and How to Make Progress

“From being held to higher standards to being passed over for career development opportunities, these five examples show that there is still a long way to go before workplace equality is a reality.”  Forbes

Is it Meaningful Action, or Is it Virtue Signaling?

An in-depth exploration of how to handle feedback from employees who may ask of DEI efforts, “Is this moving the conversation forward, or is this self-serving?”  TIME

5 DEI Metrics Your Workplace Should Assess In 2023 And Beyond

Assess the impact of your DEI efforts—and how they can be improved this year—using these specific criteria.  Forbes

LCLD Leads on DE&I

Roundtable: DEI Officers from Global Law Firms

LCLD Diversity Pro Jeremiah DeBerry of Mayer Brown discusses ideas for initiatives, hurdles facing DEI progress, and collaborating for a better industry.  World Trademark Review

15 Most Diverse Companies in the US

Walmart, PayPal, Comcast, Mastercard, and Eli Lilly all made it into the ranking, with Accenture and Adobe in the top 5.  Insider Monkey

Ameren GC Joins Executive Leadership Council

“I hope to use this experience as an opportunity to serve as a role model and mentor to more women and diverse leaders,” says Chonda Nwamu, LCLD Member and 2013 Fellow.  PR Newswire

Leading for Tomorrow

4 Leadership Trends to Watch in 2023

A focus on well-being, psychological safety, and designing for difference will all be key to our collective recovery from the tumultuous past few years.  Fast Company

Reimagining the Workplace

Research: Where Managers and Employees Disagree About Remote Work

Looking back on the past few years of hybrid work, here’s how managers and employees can get on the same page about its benefits, drawbacks, and structure.  Harvard Business Review

UPCOMING EVENTS
Members & Diversity Professionals

*Extended!* JANUARY 31, 2023
Diversity Professionals
Deadline to Nominate Fellows & Pathfinders

Just 3 weeks left to nominate Fellows and Pathfinders for the 2023 program year! Nominate a Fellow / Nominate a Pathfinder

JANUARY 25, 2023  |  2–3 pm ET
Diversity Professionals
Diversity Professionals’ Virtual Meeting

Join LCLD staff to receive updates and ask questions about LCLD programs and initiatives, including what's in store for 2023. 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, GC of Dominion Energy, LCLD Members will discuss the implementation of their Leader Pledges, with a focus on succession planning.

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