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Beltway Buzz - September 2024 #2

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Event] Fintech Banking School - August 26th, Atlanta, GA

Join Us for Fintech Banking School - Nelson Mullins’ Financial Regulatory Team cordially invites you to Fintech Banking School on August 26, as a kickoff to Fintech South 2024, the largest Fintech conference in the...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Project W: Pumped – Lilu’s Journey From 0 to 1

Co-founders and co-CEOs Adriana C. Ortiz and Sujay Suresh Kumar of Lilu are on a mission to make postpartum care more comfortable, efficient, and pain-free. Read about their 8-year journey and what's next, and why male...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Hot Topics: AI and ESG

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too With agencies such as the SEC and DOJ using AI and other data analytics tools extensively to detect wrongdoing, companies need to adopt...more

Leopard Solutions

Shaping the Future: The Need to Understand How We Can Build a Better Legal Landscape

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A successful legal career has always been a dream of many young graduates. However, these career aspirations have seemed to be dwindling. A 2023 survey by Major Lindsey & Africa has uncovered a noteworthy shift among Gen Z,...more

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The Power of Employee Resource Groups in Driving DEI and Business Outcomes

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In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continues to be a primary concern not just in the eDiscovery industry, but across all sectors. This was...more

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[Webinar] FinTech University: Diversity in FinTech - September 5th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join us for the next edition of FinTech University as we focus on Diversity in FinTech. This webinar will examine diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the FinTech industry. Experienced Nelson Mullins attorneys Erin...more

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[Event] 2023 Women in FinTech Conference - March 29th, Miami, FL

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is hosting its second annual Women in FinTech (WinFin) Conference at the Idea Center of Miami Dade College. The conference will be hosted in cooperation with Miami Dade College...more

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[Webinar] FinTech University: The Business Case for Women in FinTech - September 13th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join us for the next edition of FinTech University as we focus on leveraging gender diversity to enhance the performance of FinTech companies. Experienced Nelson Mullins attorneys Katherine Baker and Erin Kolmansberger and...more

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[Video] Client Conversations: Interview with Libby Duane Adams. co-founder of Alteryx

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Olivia Duane Adams (Libby) is the chief advocacy officer (CAO) and co-founder of Alteryx and one of only a handful of female founders to take a technology company public. Listen to how Libby’s how her client-centric approach...more

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Client Conversations: Interview with Libby Duane Adams. co-founder of Alteryx

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Olivia Duane Adams (Libby) is the chief advocacy officer (CAO) and co-founder of Alteryx and one of only a handful of female founders to take a technology company public. Listen to how Libby’s how her client-centric approach...more

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[Virtual Event] Breaking FinTech’s Glass Ceiling: Women in FinTech Networking Series - April 20th, 11:00 am EDT

Research shows that companies with at least one woman on the board perform 26% better than those with male-only boards, but women make up only about 20% of C-Suite representation in FinTech. In this male-dominated industry,...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - February 2021 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Research: To Reduce Gender Bias in Hiring, Make Your Shortlist Longer - The tech industry is a classic example where only 10% of executive-level roles are...more

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Georgia Results Flip the Senate and Will Lead to More Congressional Investigations

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With the majority in both the U.S. House and Senate, Democrats are poised to chair powerful investigative committees in the 117th Congress - With the victories of Raphael Warnock over incumbent Kelly Loeffler, and Jon...more

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Corporate Governance Survey - 2020 Proxy Season Results

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Corporate governance practices vary significantly among public companies. This is a reflection of many factors, including: • Differences in the stage of development of companies, including the relative importance placed on...more

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How Can Customers Address AI Bias in Contracts with AI Providers?

We’ve previously touched on some of the issues caused by AI bias. We’ve described how facial recognition technology may result in discriminatory outcomes, and more recently, we’ve addressed a parade of “algorithmic horror...more

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Artificial Intelligence and Bias: Considerations to Prevent Bias and Mitigate Legal Risk of Employers

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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been implemented by employers in an ongoing effort to reduce recruitment and hiring costs by automating sourcing of applicants and screening candidates or by applying AI tools to the...more

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DE Talk: Disability Education & Accessibility: Overcoming the Digital Divide

When hitting a roadblock, Janet Fiore’s motto is always, “We can figure this out,” and that’s precisely what she did in the realm of disability education. Having a fear of getting it wrong or trying to figure out where to...more

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Corporate Governance Survey - 2019 Proxy Season Results

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Corporate Governance Trends - A Comparison of Large Public Companies and Silicon Valley Companies - As outside legal counsel to a wide range of public companies in the technology and life sciences industries, many of...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - June 2019 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Future of Diversity and Inclusion in Tech - Silicon Valley is moving past compiling diversity data and onto retention and promotion for diverse employees....more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - November 2018 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Diversity is the Key to Startup Success - What Can Early-Stage Founders Do About It? Hiring a diverse team isn’t just the right thing to do, its profitable....more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Fall 2018

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In This Issue - Gender Diversity in Patenting: Current Landscape and Recommendations - The gender gap in patenting is a current challenge that companies face. While this issue seems pervasive, companies and lawyers can...more

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Legislator Wants University Study Of Diversity At California High Technology Companies

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California Assemblymember Chris Holden has authored a bill that would require the University of California to conduct a study of the racial and ethnic diversity of the board of directors and employees of California high...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Wells Fargo has reportedly uncovered another trove of unauthorized accounts, according to a regulatory filing on Friday. The bank also disclosed a CFPB investigation over potential harm to customers over its practice of...more

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A Startup Attorney’s Tips to Advance Private Company Diversity

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One of the biggest contributors to a lack of corporate diversity is the size of a company. And the problems are often traceable to the company’s leanest, earliest days. One of my key messages to clients is that it’s never too...more

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