June 7, 2023

LCLD Diversity News Digest

Here you’ll find the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion news, resources, tips, and thought leadership, curated biweekly for today’s legal leaders—LCLD’s Members—and Diversity Professionals.

On the Need for Equity in America

PRIDE MONTH 

Understanding Transgender Workers’ Rights

Attorneys at Fisher Phillips offer a legal update and three best practices for employers to create an inclusive environment amid “seemingly contradictory laws and court rulings.”  Fisher Phillips

June is Pride Month, But for Brands It’s “Put Up or Shut Up” Time 

A look back at past milestones in corporate support of the LGBTQ+ community, and how companies can take a stand in the face of rising discrimination and “anti-woke” backlash.  Fast Company

Women CEOs Run 10.4% of Fortune 500 Companies

For the first time in the list’s history, today’s total of 52 female chief executives represents an 18% increase compared to this time last year.  Fortune

DEI Development

When Blind Hiring Helps DEI—and When It Doesn’t

Learn about the science behind blind hiring tactics, how they can help or hinder DEI efforts, and the importance of complementary anti-bias tactics across the hiring process.  Harvard Business Review

LCLD Leads on DEI

Distinguished Leaders 2023: Grant Palmer

Grant Palmer, Chair and MP of Blank Rome, discusses his mentors, how he handles crises, and challenges facing the legal profession.  The Legal Intelligencer

Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity

LCLD Member firms represent 90% of this list of the 50 best law firms based on how well they utilize best practices to recruit, retain, develop and advance women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups.  Seramount

Am Law’s 2023 Diversity Scorecard

Six of the top 10 firms on this annual scorecard—and 39 of the top 50—are LCLD Members.  The American Lawyer

Jon Van Gorp on How First-Year Associates Can Succeed in Big Law

An interview with Jon Van Gorp, Chair of Mayer Brown, on how incoming associates can learn, grow, and build meaningful careers with their firms—and make the most of what may be a challenging experience.  Above the Law

LPL Financial Launches Outside Counsel DEI Awards Program

LPL Financial honored Mintz with its inaugural Law Firm DEI Recognition Award. “Inclusive and diverse teams make better decisions and create better results that can help deliver better capabilities to advisors,” said Michelle Oroschakoff, LPL’s Managing Director and CLO.  GlobalNewswire

Jackson Walker Wins 2023 Corporate Unity – Legacy Award

Jackson Walker was recently honored by Project Unity with the 2023 Corporate Unity – Legacy Award for using their influence “on behalf of Project Unity to leave a legacy of hope and change for social relations.”  Jackson Walker

Leading for Tomorrow

Hybrid Work and Generational Divide

A guide to navigating differences in modern law firm practices, divergent preferences among attorneys, and challenges to balancing productivity, culture, and flexibility.  Above the Law

3 Steps for Leaders Considering RTO and Other Divisive Issues

Starting with a consensus on your firm’s values, explore the best ways law firm leaders can manage, respond to, and act on the breadth of strong opinions on return-to-office policies.  The American Lawyer

ABA Presidents on How Lawyers Can Be Better Allies

Key takeaways from a recent panel on allyship and inclusion in the legal profession.  ABA Journal

UPCOMING EVENTS
Members & Diversity Professionals

LCLD Community
JUNE 14 @ 1:00 pm ET
Language of Leadership with Neena Patil

WEBINAR  |  Join LCLD President Robert Grey for a candid conversation about personal leadership in DEI with LCLD Member Neena Patil, EVP and GC of Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Register and submit questions here.

LCLD Community
JULY 11 @ 1:00 pm ET
Language of Leadership with David Phillips

WEBINAR  |  Join LCLD President Robert Grey for a candid conversation about personal leadership in DEI with LCLD Member David Phillips, SVP and GC of Goodyear.
Register and submit questions here.

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