Women's History Month

March 6, 2024

On the Need for Equity in America

It’s Time to Redefine Our Gendered Idea of “Ambition”

INCLUSIVE CULTURE   Our current model of ambition arose when professionals were typically men supported by women at home. An updated model doesn’t assume ambition means being single-mindedly dedicated to climbing the ladder, but rather puts a new emphasis on growth over time spent.  Harvard Business Review

Legal Forges Ahead with DEI Efforts, Despite Backlash

DEI SUPPORT   “For some, the backlash against DE&I is motivation to push forward with even more vigor and determination. And these efforts are not in vain—though painfully slow, some are seeing meaningful progress.”  ALM Law.com

Why Black Hair Remains a DEI Battleground

INCLUSIVE CULTURE   With fewer than half of US states having outlawed hair discrimination, learn how your organization can create an intentionally – and effectively – inclusive workplace culture.  HR Dive

DEI Support & Strategy

DEI Is a ‘Strategic Decision’ CEOs Can Make, Business Leaders Tell Companies

DEI STRATEGY   “Business decisions intended to capture the value from diversity initiatives have been politicized by a vocal minority of ideologically motivated voices who ignore both facts and the law,” the letter from groups including US Black Chambers and the Global Black Economic Forum read.  The Guardian

How to Build an Intersectional Approach to Talent Management

TALENT DEVELOPMENT   Explore how intersectionality shows up in recruitment, retention, and promotions through the lens of Black employees’ experiences.  Harvard Business Review

33 Ways to Address the Backlash Against DEI

DEI SUPPORT & STRATEGY   These resources can help DEI leaders stay ahead of the game when responding to criticism and demonstrating continued support.  Catalyst

LCLD Leads on DEI

Thinking Outside the Box: A Personal Journey

DIVERSE LEADERSHIP   “When I started at GSK, you didn’t have the option to self-identify as two or more races,” said Rob MacRae, GC of GSK. “Now you can, so I did. Psychologically that felt more comfortable to me in a way that it didn’t 30 years ago.”  The American Lawyer

Nixon Peabody Targets 30% Women Equity Partners by 2025, as Firm Hires DEI Leader

DIVERSE LEADERSHIP   “We’ll be a better firm long term if we accelerate DEI and become more diverse,” said Stephen Zubiago, CEO and MP of Nixon Peabody. “We have to be aware of what’s going on in the world, but it’s our firm and we’ll run it as our partners see fit.”  The American Lawyer

As Black Women Still Face Hurdles in the Legal World, Mentorship Remains Critical to Success

MENTORSHIP | DIVERSE LEADERSHIP   2012 Fellow Tiffani Lee, incoming Deputy MP at Holland & Knight, shares how effective support “propelled [her] forward onto a leadership trajectory.”  Daily Business Review

Podcast | From Pause to Purpose: Rebuilding a Legal Career with Grit and Intention

TALENT DEVELOPMENT   2024 Fellow Geeta Oberoi Tholan of Pfizer was invited to be a guest speaker on the Law School Admissions Council’s “I Am The Law” podcast, in which Geeta shared her journey from practicing lawyer to full time mom, and back to her career path again.  The American Lawyer

Leading for Tomorrow

20 Strategies for Navigating Effective Succession Planning

SUCCESSION PLANNING   Kenneth Sharperson, CDO at Armstrong Teasdale, and other Forbes Human Resource Council members share approaches to seamless transitions of leadership and institutional knowledge.  Harvard Business Review

Preparing Your Team for a Year of Intense Political Polarization

INCLUSIVE CULTURE   Six strategies for keeping your team unified when external forces are trying to polarize you.  Harvard Business Review

for LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals

MARCH 7 @ 12:00 PM ET  |  LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals  |  virtual

Leaders at the Front: Better Than Before (Part 1)

This customized, interactive, two-part webinar series will explore the evolving legal landscape for workplace DEI initiatives.

We invite LCLD Members and their DEI advisors to join Kenji Yoshino, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law, and David Glasgow, Executive Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, for the first of two sessions.

APRIL 2 @ 1:00 PM ET  |  LCLD Community  |  virtual

Language of Leadership Series: Pilar Ramos, TelevisaUnivision

Join LCLD for a candid conversation with Pilar Ramos, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at TelevisaUnivision.

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

APRIL 17 @ 2:00 PM ET  |  Diversity Professionals  |  virtual

Diversity Professionals’ Virtual Meeting: April 2024

Join LCLD staff and your fellow Diversity Professionals for our second meeting of the year.

We’ll cover updates about 2024 LCLD programs and initiatives, as well as answer any questions you may have.

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