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October 15, 2025

The Latest at LCLD

Get Ready for the Annual Meeting

At the Annual Meeting on October 30, LCLD Members will hear from Dr. Zach Mercurio, author and researcher on purposeful leadership; David Glasgow, executive director of NYU’s Meltzer Center; and New York Times columnist David Brooks. They’ll share insights on mattering at work, the future of inclusion in the legal profession, and leadership in uncertain times.

Mentoring the Next Generation of Lawyers

The LCLD Success in Law School Mentoring Program is officially underway. Mentees and Mentors have been matched, orientation is complete, and the first 1L Launchpad Webinar—featuring Mary Abbajay on time management—kicks off today. But more than 200 Mentees are still waiting for a Mentor—especially in Houston, Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia, DC, and New York/New Jersey.

Alumni Stay Connected Coast to Coast

LCLD Alumni have been active this fall, gathering for meetups in New York City, Indianapolis, Silicon Valley, Cincinnati, Seattle, and Raleigh. In Los Angeles, Alumni also came together for a community service project supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles.

DEI Support & Strategy

Three Charts That Show What Has Happened to DEI Roles—and DEI Pros

While the number of DEI professionals in corporate America has declined in recent years, data shows that employers with DEI teams experience improved workplace culture ratings, greater innovation, and higher employee satisfaction—particularly among employees of color.  HR Dive

A Research-Backed Training Method That Improves Hiring Outcomes

A new study with two multinational firms found that a brief, values-based training for hiring managers—delivered right before decisions were made—helped reduce bias and increase diversity among interviewees and hires.  Harvard Business Review

Senior Leaders Still Need Learning and Development

Even senior leaders need ongoing development to succeed. Many senior executives face a drop-off in support after their promotion, but structured onboarding, peer coaching, and 360 feedback can help them thrive while reducing isolation and burnout.  Harvard Business Review

Lead Inclusively by Harnessing the Power of Joy

88% of employees want to learn more about allyship and inclusion—and joy might be the key. A culture of joy “fosters trust among employees and an openness to interact more freely with colleagues—the hallmarks of inclusivity.”  Psychology Today

Leading for Tomorrow

AI Fluency Is the New Literacy Test for Leaders

For today’s leaders, discernment with AI is the new superpower: recognizing when to trust a model, when to challenge it, and when to lean on human judgment. This 90-day roadmap helps leaders build the fluency to use AI wisely and confidently.  Forbes

for LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals

OCTOBER 30  |  LCLD Members  |  Washington, DC

16th Annual LCLD Membership Meeting

LCLD Member Managing Partners, General Counsel, and guests: we invite you to join us for the 16th Annual Membership Meeting on October 30, 2025, at the Salamander DC. The theme for this year’s meeting is “The Future is Now,” featuring keynotes from leadership expert Dr. Zach Mercurio and New York Times columnist David Brooks. 

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