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May 14, 2025

The Latest at LCLD

Kicking Off the First-Ever Facilitator Session Series for 2025 Pathfinders

COLLABORATION   For the first time, Pathfinders can join a Facilitator Session on one of eight pain points for early-career attorneys, such as self-advocacy or work-life balance. During these small-group discussions led by LCLD Alumni, participants will receive insight, support, and best practices.

2025 Fellows Connect in NYC at Leadership Lunches

LCLD ENGAGEMENT   During two recent Leadership Lunches in New York City, Fellows had the opportunity to sit down with LCLD Member General Counsel and Managing Partners, who offered candid insights into their career journeys and how to be an effective — and authentic — leader.

Calling Alumni Volunteers for 1L Scholar Mock Interviews

DIVERSE PIPELINE   One of the most meaningful ways to give back to LCLD Nation is by investing in the next generation. We're seeking volunteers to conduct virtual mock interviews and provide resume feedback to 1L Scholars. All LCLD Alumni and attorneys at LCLD Member organizations are welcome to participate.

LCLD President Robert Grey on the Path Forward

DIVERSE LEADERSHIP   In an interview with the NALP, LCLD President Robert Grey discusses LCLD’s founding, success stories from LCLD Nation, and the importance of investing in the next generation of diverse legal leaders.

DEI Support & Strategy

The Littler Annual Employer Survey Report

METRICS & DATA   In a survey of 350 in-house lawyers, executives, and HR professionals, Littler found that 45 percent of respondents are worried about DEI litigation, compared to 24 percent the previous year. Despite these concerns, 45 percent said their organizations are not considering further rollbacks of DEI programs.  Littler

Law Firms Tiptoe Forward with Diversity Under Trump Scrutiny

DEI STRATEGY   Firms that want to promote diversity can focus on performance evaluations, promotion processes, anti-biasing recruitment, and affinity groups for diverse attorneys — though groups must be open to all.  Bloomberg Law

To Make Your DEI Efforts More Effective, Challenge Outdated Models

DEI STRATEGY   The authors — management scholars and diversity practitioners — address outdated DEI models and introduce three updated approaches that provide leaders with clearer guidance and language.  Harvard Business Review

Law Firms Hiring DEI Positions During Federal Pushback

DEI SUPPORT   “The active recruitment of diversity-focused roles shows that many firms are continuing their diversity efforts, even if in some cases they are re-branding them.”  Bloomberg Law

Leading for Tomorrow

Empathy Is a Non-Negotiable Leadership Skill. Here’s How to Practice It.

LEADER ACCOUNTABILITY   “Empathy in action is practiced through the questions we ask, the listening we do, and the quality of attention we give in elevating people and performance.”  Harvard Business Review

for LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals

MAY 19 @ 2:00 PM ET  |  LCLD Community  |  virtual

Diversity Professionals’ Virtual Meeting: May 2025

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

We’ll cover LCLD’s blueprint for the next 90 days, including updates on 2025 programs and Member initiatives, as well as answer any questions you may have.

JUNE 9 @ 1:00 PM ET  |  LCLD Community  |  virtual

Language of Leadership: A Conversation with Cristen Kogl

Join LCLD for a candid conversation with Cristen Kogl, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Zebra Technologies.

In this installment of LCLD President Robert Grey’s webinar series, Robert and Cristen will discuss Cristen’s personal journey, inclusive leadership, and more.

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