NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September 15–October 15

On the Need for Equity in America

Maybe Hold Off on Getting Rid of the DEI Leader

DEI SUPPORT & STRATEGY   An evaluation of over 900 large, publicly traded US corporations showed that those with well-supported DEI leaders significantly outperformed their peers in every category.  The Wall Street Journal

Racial Stereotypes’ Use May Doom Some Employers’ DEI Initiatives

DEI SUPPORT & STRATEGY   2017 Pathfinder Amber Rogers of Hunton Andrews Kurth offers guidance for leaders reviewing their DEI programs for limited definitions of diversity.  Bloomberg Law

The Diversity Conundrum: A Discussion on DEI Following the USSC SFFA v. Harvard, et al. Decision

DEI SUPPORT & STRATEGY   D.L. Morriss, a DEI Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, examines the state of diversity by its numbers, identifies a “lack of mindfulness” among workplace DEI efforts, and recommends a dual approach that addresses both individual and organizational beliefs.  New York Law Journal

More on Corporate & Law Firm DEI

Top 10 Things to Know Regarding American Alliance for Equal Rights’ Lawsuits Challenging Law Firm Diversity Fellowships  |  Foley & Lardner

In a World Without Affirmative Action, Technology Will Be Key to Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for All  |  Legaltech News

DEI in Job Descriptions Holds Strong, Despite Rising Controversy  |  HR Dive

Dialing Back Your Company’s DEI Efforts? Not So Fast.   |  Forbes

DEI Support & Strategy

Where Does DEI Go from Here?

DEI SUPPORT & STRATEGY   In the first of three installments in The Big Idea Series: The Next Phase of DEI, the author argues for fostering four freedoms at work: the freedoms to be, to become, to fade, and to fail.  Harvard Business Review

Leading DEI with Practicality and Purpose

COLLABORATION   “The recent affirmative action decisions provide an ideal opportunity to revisit — and recommit — businesses to the DEI goals of broadening employment opportunities,” writes Narges Kakalia, Chief DEI Officer at Mintz.  Corporate Counsel

Incorporating DEI into Decision-Making

INCLUSIVE CULTURE   Here are three ways to avoid inequitable decision-making by making DEI more salient to managers immediately before they need to make consequential decisions.  Harvard Business Review

How Organizations Can Improve Buy-in on Diversity Efforts

INCLUSIVE CULTURE   “Value rhetoric is ‘Diversity is good,’ and contingent rhetoric is ‘Diversity is good but hard,’” said Lisa Leslie, an NYU professor of management and organizations, in a discussion on the importance of DEI framing.  TIME

LCLD Leads on DEI

Blum Lawsuits Stress Test Law Firms’ DEI Commitment, Execution

DEI SUPPORT & STRATEGY   Holding off on DEI programming may cause more harm than good, diversity experts say. Gibson Dunn’s CDO, Zakiyyah Salim-Williams, weighs in on how the firm is handling scrutiny.  The American Lawyer

Big Law Sees Growing Client Demand for DEI Advice as Law Firms Also Face Scrutiny

COLLABORATION   McGuireWoods has created a DEI practice team to address the onslaught of client questions following the SCOTUS decision.  National Law Journal

GCs Collaborate with Skadden and Others to Ramp Up LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

COLLABORATION   In-house leaders are partnering with Skadden to launch a new “LGBTQ+ targeted campaign aimed at helping law firms and companies improve their diversity programs.”  Law.com International

Baker McKenzie Promotes Houston-Based DEI Exec to Global Role

DIVERSE LEADERSHIP   Baker McKenzie recently elevated Marredia Crawford to Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer and a member of the firm’s global leadership team.  Texas Lawyer

Leading for Tomorrow

LegalSpeak Podcast | How Husch Blackwell’s Virtual Office Prioritizes In-Person Connections

SYSTEMS & PROCESSES   In this episode, the MP of Husch Blackwell’s virtual office — the firm’s largest office — discusses the pros and cons of practicing law remotely and how it’s changed the way he operates.  Corporate Counsel

Creating a Culture of DEI Starts with Leadership

INCLUSIVE CULTURE   Here are eight tactics for leading a more positive work environment for all.  Forbes

Leadership Lessons Amidst Uncertainty

PERSONAL ADVOCACY   The International Lawyers Network offers 10 leadership insights that have emerged since the start of the pandemic.  JDSupra

Remote GC Revolution Fizzles Out as Employers Flock to ‘Hard Hybrid’

HIRING & RECRUITMENT   In-house recruiters discuss recent shifts in attitudes towards various hybrid models for legal department leadership.  Corporate Counsel

for LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals

OCTOBER 12–13  |  LCLD Members, DPs & Guests  |  Washington, DC

Innovation to Impact: 14th Annual LCLD Membership Meeting

Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, DC.

New this year, an additional day of programming for Pledge-Holding LCLD Members will feature insights from Jerry Kang, Distinguished Professor of Law and former Vice Chancellor for DEI at UCLA. Members, DPs, and guests are invited to a keynote with Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work, and a welcome reception at the National Portrait Gallery.

NOVEMBER 1 @ 1:00 PM ET  |  LCLD Community  |  virtual

Language of Leadership: Gayle Littleton, Exelon

Join LCLD for a candid conversation with Gayle Littleton, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer at Exelon.

In this installment of LCLD President Robert Grey’s monthly webinar series, Robert and Gayle will discuss how leaders can use their personal commitments to DEI to drive change. Q&A to follow.

NOVEMBER 7 @ 2:00 PM ET  |  LCLD Diversity Pros  |  virtual

Informational Webinar: 2024 Fellows & Pathfinder Programs

Join LCLD staff to learn more about the 2024 Fellows and Pathfinder Programs.

We’ll cover program components and selection for 2024, and answer any questions you may have. The webinar will be recorded for those who cannot attend.

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