January 24, 2024

On the Need for Equity in America

Facing Backlash, Some Corporate Leaders Go ‘Under the Radar’ with DEI

DEI 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 Diversity

DEI 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 Works

DEI 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 Time

DIVERSE 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 & Strategy

Many Companies Doubling Down on DEI Despite Backlash

DEI 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 Analysis

METRICS & DATA   Explore three data-centered predictions for DEI development over the next year.  HR Dive

Models in Mentoring

MENTORING   Hear from multiple mentor-mentee pairs on what has made a successful relationship – both for the individuals and their organizations.  SHRM

LCLD Leads on DEI

DEIA Visionaries

PERSONAL 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 Answer

DIVERSE 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 Campaign

DEI 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 Practice

DEI 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 Tomorrow

Podcast | How Humble Leadership Can Cultivate Resilience

INCLUSIVE 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 Crisis

INCLUSIVE 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 Professionals

FEBRUARY 7 @ 12:30 PM ET  |  LCLD Community  |  virtual

Language of Leadership Series: Liz Forminard, Johnson & Johnson

Join LCLD for a candid conversation with Liz Forminard, Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Johnson & Johnson.

In this installment of LCLD President Robert Grey’s webinar series, Robert and Liz will discuss how leaders can use their personal commitments to DEI to drive change. Q&A to follow.

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