No images? Click here January 24, 2024 On the Need for Equity in AmericaFacing Backlash, Some Corporate Leaders Go ‘Under the Radar’ with DEIDEI SUPPORT & STRATEGY “The pessimists say, ‘This is a terrible moment for DEI, DEI is over, the sky is falling,’” said Kenji Yoshino, who will lead an LCLD series for Members this year. “I want to ask people what they think DEI actually is.” The New York Times Mark Cuban Says ‘Good Businesses’ Embrace DiversityDEI SUPPORT “The loss of DEI-phobic companies is my gain,” Cuban told Elon Musk on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Good businesses look where others don’t to find the employees that will put your business in the best possible position to succeed.” CNBC Make It Critics of DEI Forget That It WorksDEI SUPPORT “Let us not get confused: Inclusion is an end goal that channels universal hopes for meritocracy, reflects America at its best, and creates the foundation for an even more competitive future.” The New York Times Women Make Up the Majority of Associates for First TimeDIVERSE REPRESENTATION According to NALP’s 2023 law firm diversity report, the percentage of female associates inched over the halfway mark for the first time in history. 2018 Fellow Nikia Gray, NALP’s executive director, weighs in on what makes the data so remarkable. The American Lawyer DEI Support & StrategyMany Companies Doubling Down on DEI Despite BacklashDEI STRATEGY A new Littler study of 320+ senior executives shows how companies are pressing on with their DEI initiatives – even amid backlash – while also reviewing them for “legally thorny” practices. “Many organizations are taking the prudent step of auditing and assessing their current initiatives, rather than eliminating them,” said 2015 Fellow Jeanine Conley Daves. ALM Law.com, Legal Dive 2024 DEI Trends to Be Marked By Data AnalysisMETRICS & DATA Explore three data-centered predictions for DEI development over the next year. HR Dive Models in MentoringMENTORING Hear from multiple mentor-mentee pairs on what has made a successful relationship – both for the individuals and their organizations. SHRM LCLD Leads on DEIDEIA VisionariesPERSONAL ADVOCACY William Delgado, MP of DTO Law, and three Alumni were named DEIA Visionaries by the LA Times: 2011 Fellow Cyndie Chang, 2012 Fellow Terrance Evans, and 2016 Fellow Lisa Harris. Los Angeles Times Opportunity Knocks, Duke Law and Morgan Lewis AnswerDIVERSE PIPELINE 2016 Fellow Michelle Park Chiu co-created a program with her alma mater and Morgan Lewis to help new generations of diverse students enter the legal field. Duke University In Defense of DEI: A Rejection of the Misinformation CampaignDEI SUPPORT LCLD Diversity Pro Yusuf Zakir of DWT pushes back against the “DEI straw man.” The Legal Intelligencer Cozen O’Connor Launches DEI Strategies and Solutions PracticeDEI SUPPORT & STRATEGY In anticipation of increasing demand for DEI guidance, Cozen O’Connor has launched its own practice group devoted to that purpose with 2013 Fellow Simeon Brier at the helm. The Legal Intelligencer Leading for TomorrowPodcast | How Humble Leadership Can Cultivate ResilienceINCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP In the latest episode of Deloitte’s Resilient podcast, Guardian Life CLO Kermitt Brooks shares lessons in humble, authentic leadership. Deloitte Essential Leadership Skills You Need to Navigate a CrisisINCLUSIVE CULTURE In times of upheaval, it’s important to go back to basics – and these four foundational leadership tenets have only become more crucial. Fast Company for LCLD Members & Diversity ProfessionalsFEBRUARY 7 @ 12:30 PM ET | LCLD Community | virtual Language of Leadership Series: Liz Forminard, Johnson & Johnson
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