No images? Click here Women's History Month March 6, 2024 On the Need for Equity in AmericaIt’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 BacklashDEI 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 BattlegroundINCLUSIVE 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 & StrategyDEI Is a ‘Strategic Decision’ CEOs Can Make, Business Leaders Tell CompaniesDEI 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 ManagementTALENT 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 DEIDEI 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 DEIThinking Outside the Box: A Personal JourneyDIVERSE 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 LeaderDIVERSE 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 SuccessMENTORSHIP | 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 IntentionTALENT 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 Tomorrow20 Strategies for Navigating Effective Succession PlanningSUCCESSION 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 PolarizationINCLUSIVE CULTURE Six strategies for keeping your team unified when external forces are trying to polarize you. Harvard Business Review for LCLD Members & Diversity ProfessionalsMARCH 7 @ 12:00 PM ET | LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals | virtual Leaders at the Front: Better Than Before (Part 1)
APRIL 2 @ 1:00 PM ET | LCLD Community | virtual Language of Leadership Series: Pilar Ramos, TelevisaUnivision
APRIL 17 @ 2:00 PM ET | Diversity Professionals | virtual Diversity Professionals’ Virtual Meeting: April 2024
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