August 27, 2025

The Latest at LCLD

1Ls Sign Up to be Mentored by LCLD Attorneys

From San Francisco to Chicago, New York, and DC, 2025 Pathfinders and Fellows gathered for dynamic Regional Meetings focused on active listening, cultural competency, and growing their networks. “The opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with such a diverse group of professionals was truly rewarding,” one Fellow shared.

Fellows Connect with Senior Leaders at Leadership Lunches

The 2025 Fellows are gearing up for Leadership Lunches—small group conversations led by LCLD Members or Alumni who’ve risen to the C-Suite. These intimate sessions give Fellows the chance to build connections and gain firsthand insights from top legal leaders.

DEI Support & Strategy

3 Resources to Help Companies Design and Defend Legal DEI Programs

Legal experts have developed three resources to help organizations uphold their initiatives with clarity and confidence: The Legal DEI Project, the Equal Employment Opportunity Leadership Group, and Catalyst and the Meltzer Center’s report on the risks of retreating from DEI.  Forbes

‘Show, Don’t Tell’: How Law Firms Are Promoting DEI to Incoming Talent

Experienced attorneys may understand the shift to value-based language, but students and new talent are more critical of retreats from DEI. The upside? Firms now must demonstrate inclusion through their actions—not just diversity statements.  The American Lawyer

Inclusive Hybrid Actions for Organizations and Managers

Flexible work is a cornerstone of inclusion, especially for women and people with disabilities. With the right hybrid practices, leaders can drive equity while strengthening organizational adaptability.  Catalyst

One of the Hardest Jobs in Business: Being a ‘Sponsor’ that Protects Rising Female Execs

In addition to mentorship, “one of the most critical ways men can support women in the workplace is to sponsor them.”  Fortune

Leading for Tomorrow

The Best Leaders Normalize Emotion at Work

“Leaders who normalize emotional expression—both the positive and the difficult—help build teams that are more creative, effective at solving problems, and resilient.”  Harvard Business Review

for LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals

OCTOBER 30  |  LCLD Members  |  Washington, DC

16th Annual LCLD Membership Meeting

LCLD Member Managing Partners, General Counsel, and guests: mark your calendars for LCLD’s 16th Annual Membership Meeting on October 30, 2025, at the Salamander DC.

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