Compiled for LCLD Members and the Board of Directors every Wednesday, this digest is designed to brief you on the latest headlines about LCLD Members and organizations, as well as to provide thought-provoking articles on diversity in the legal profession, talent development, mentoring, leadership, and the society we live in and serve. Past issues of the Digest are archived on the LCLD web site.
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September 16, 2020

On the Need for Justice in America

If you are looking for resources (for yourself or to share with others) on ways to be a better ally to the Black community, here are a few places to start:

Faces of power. Eighty percent of the most powerful people in the U.S. are white, impacting everything from law enforcement and the justice system, to universities, news organizations, and television. Additionally, just nine of 100 U.S. senators and three of 50 state governors are people of color. The New York Times
Lawyers for racial justice. Several LCLD Member law firms and corporations have partnered to form a new initiative through which they provide pro bono work legal services around issues like voting rights. Corporate Counsel
Hiring/promoting a chief diversity officer. Six things to think about if you're creating hiring your first chief diversity officer or upgrading an existing DE&I role. Harvard Business Review

If you have resources you would like to share with the LCLD community, or a particular topic you would like to see resources on, please reach out to Caitlin Puffenberger.

Dentsu Aegis Network Leader Asks Others to Take General Counsel Oath

Simon Zinger, Group General Counsel at LCLD Member organization Dentsu Aegis, is encouraging other GCs to commit "to improve access to justice; promote equality and antiracism; eliminate institutional bias; and support diversity, equity and inclusion within our teams and throughout our organizations." Corporate Counsel

The 60 Best Law Firms for Women

According to Working Mother's latest report, more law firms are both offering flexibility to employees and holding leaders accountable for it. Above the Law
On average, 23% of firms' equity partners were female, up from 20% five years ago. Above the Law
Of the 60 law firms recognized, 48 are LCLD Members. LCLD

Coronavirus and Beyond

Language of Leadership. For LCLD's upcoming webinars, legal leaders will share how they use their personal commitments to DE&I to drive change. Join us for a discussion with Sharon Barner, General Counsel at Cummins, on September 25.
Disparities in remote work. With telework on the rise, it's important to note that affluent White people are the primary beneficiaries of remote work. PBS
What it takes to lead remotely. Not all in-person leadership skills transfer to a virtual world, while less valued traits can become critical. BBC
Finding the best face masks. A ranking of 50 face masks for fit, material, breathability, and style. The Wall Street Journal

If you have questions or suggestions, please email Caitlin Puffenberger.