No images? Click here — Mental Health Awareness Month — May 28, 2025 The Latest at LCLD1Ls Gear Up for the 1L LCLD Scholars Virtual ExperienceAll 1L interns at LCLD Member organizations are invited to attend this three-day professional development event, taking place June 3-5. This year’s theme, Access Granted: Skills for Rising Legal Leaders, focuses on strategies for building confidence and navigating the legal profession. Pathfinders Tackle Early-Career Challenges in Alumni-Led SessionsIn mid-May, over 150 Pathfinders joined our first-ever Facilitator Session Series to discuss common pain points for early-career attorneys, like effective networking or career planning. Ninety-seven percent of attendees said their session was directly relevant to their work. Alumni Come Together in Virtual Town HallLast week, LCLD Alumni from across the country gathered for a virtual town hall to share how they’re staying grounded during turbulent times. The facilitated discussion offered space for candid conversation and peer support in navigating ambiguity. DEI Support & StrategyLeading With Purpose in a Changing ProfessionLeaders from the Institute for Well-Being in Law identify what a purpose-driven legal culture really looks like: firms that embed pro bono into their DNA, leaders who openly address bias and mental health, and an alignment between values and culture. ALM | Law.com The 2025 Mental Health Survey InfographicFor the first time since the end of the pandemic, mental health at law firms appears to be improving, with a decline in depression rates and a reduced sense of crisis. When asked what most negatively impacts their mental health, 70 percent said political polarization. The American Lawyer Leading for TomorrowWhat the Administration’s Executive Orders Mean for Law Firm LeadersIn today’s climate, leaders must affirm and rearticulate their firm’s core values. Key priorities include establishing a political risk playbook, fostering psychological safety, and staying ahead by engaging clients proactively. The Legal Intelligencer To Make Your Workplace Fairer, Take Charge of Its NormsEvery workplace has unspoken standards that shape its culture. Here’s how leaders can intentionally influence these norms by challenging the idea of “how we do things here” and fostering a fairer environment where everyone can thrive. Harvard Business Review for LCLD Members & Diversity ProfessionalsJUNE 9 @ 1:00 PM ET | LCLD Community | virtual Language of Leadership: A Conversation with Cristen Kogl
In this installment of LCLD President Robert Grey’s webinar series, Robert and Cristen will discuss Cristen’s personal journey, inclusive leadership, and more. Amanda Lim Patton For questions or suggestions regarding the LCLD Diversity News Digest, please contact apatton@lcld.com. |