Native American Heritage Month

November 29, 2023

On the Need for Equity in America

In the Face of Affirmative Action: Persisting with Law Firm Diversity Efforts

DEI SUPPORT   Shelley Smith, partner and chief DEI officer at Archer & Greiner, discusses how law firms can press ahead on diversity efforts.  The Legal Intelligencer

In-House Counsel Expect Diversity From Law Firms. New Research Says They Aren’t Getting It

COLLABORATION   Here are a few ways law firms can nurture diverse talent, from creating low-pressure opportunities to fostering network development.  Corporate Counsel

Indigenous Talent Underrepresented on Corporate Boards

DIVERSE LEADERSHIP | TALENT DEVELOPMENT   As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, these statistics serve as a sobering reminder of the inequities Indigenous American talent face in accessing fruitful professional development and leadership opportunities.  HR Dive

DEI Support & Strategy

The Transformational Power of Diversity Nudges

DEI STRATEGY | HIRING & RECRUITMENT   Explore how “small changes in attracting, recruiting, and onboarding new employees can deliver a diversity dividend.”  MIT Sloan School of Management

Build a Strategic Roadmap for DEI to Avoid Stalling Out

DEI SUPPORT & STRATEGY   Use the “Impact vs. Investment Matrix” to set DEI priorities that “match where the organization is on its DEI journey.”  Forbes

Integrating Nonlawyer Professionals in Law Firm DEI Initiatives

DEI STRATEGY | INCLUSIVE CULTURE   2021 Pathfinder Olufunke Leroy of Holland & Knight discusses how including nonlawyer professionals – from paralegals to marketing departments – in DEI efforts will result in “greater engagement, a stronger firm culture, better retention, and increased opportunities for success.”  The Legal Intelligencer

Creating an Organizational Culture That’s More Inclusive for Black Employees

INCLUSIVE CULTURE   The ability to collaborate and the space to be open about race at work are two “gray area” qualities that can “make Black employees feel welcomed and valued.”  Harvard Business Review

Navigating Inclusivity: Insights from Law Firm and Corporate Legal Experts

COLLABORATION | INCLUSIVE CULTURE   Three essential insights from LCLD Diversity Pro Nikki Lewis Simon of Greenberg Traurig on the interconnection of diversity, communication, and data in law department DEI.  Wolters Kluwer

LCLD Leads on DEI

The American Lawyer Industry Awards 2023

DEI STRATEGY | MENTORSHIP   Gibson Dunn MP Barbara Becker was named Managing Partner of the Year, and Jenner & Block MP Katya Jestin was named Best Mentor: Law Firm. In the Best Diversity Initiative and Corporate Purpose Award categories, all of the finalists and both winners – Latham & Watkins and Morrison & Foerster, respectively – are LCLD Members.  The American Lawyer

Lawyer Who’s Persevered for 17 Years at Fannie Mae Rewarded with GC Post

DIVERSE LEADERSHIP   Danielle McCoy, an Alum of the inaugural 2011 Fellows class, is set to succeed Terry Theologides as GC of Fannie Mae.  Corporate Counsel

Visa GC’s Passion for Volunteerism Lifts Legal Team, Lands Her ‘Purpose’ Award

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS   In the last year, 98% of Visa GC Julie Rottenberg's department employees participated in community service or social impact, earning her the Purpose and Well-Being Award.  Corporate Counsel

Justice-for-All Theme Undergirds Microsoft’s 20-Year-Old Pro Bono Program

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS   Microsoft GC Hossein Nowbar and 2023 Pathfinder Mia Scavella-Little share why pro bono matters and how Microsoft’s efforts have made lasting impact.  Corporate Counsel

Leading for Tomorrow

As Office Costs Rise, Law Firms Are Unveiling ‘Hybrid’ Workspaces

SYSTEMS | INCLUSIVE CULTURE   Leaders at Norton Rose Fulbright and Lathrop GPM, including MP Cameron Garrison, share how their firms have adapted to workplace needs that are “vastly different” from before the pandemic.  ALM Law.com

Mentorship 2.0: Tech-Infused, Strategic, and Inclusive

MENTORSHIP   “Mentorship is shedding its old skin, evolving from a passive career aid to an active, strategic tool for growth and development.”  Forbes

Breaking Boundaries: Unleashing the Power of Flexibility for Recruitment, Retention, Diversity, and Client Expansion

SYSTEMS | RECRUITMENT   Explore how firms that meet the evolving needs of both lawyers and clients contribute to the growth and success of the modern law firm.  Forbes

for LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 – JANUARY 10, 2024

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Fellows and Pathfinder Programs

Both programs are now accepting nominations through January 10, 2024.

Our Fellows and Pathfinder programs offer professional and personal development opportunities, leadership training, relationship-building resources, and an Alumni network 5,000+ strong.

DECEMBER 4 @ 12:00 PM ET  |  LCLD Community  |  virtual

Leaders at the Front: Diversity and the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision, Part 2

Join LCLD as we continue the discussion on how to de-risk without de-emphasizing our DEI efforts.

In light of the evolving challenges to DEI in the legal profession, we are providing this opportunity for community members to hear from a panel of legal experts, who will share their analysis and strategies for success.

Stay connected with us!