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Gender Equality Can’t Wait: Perspectives on Accelerating Action for Women

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For International Women’s Day, we highlight nine leading women from legal and eDiscovery who share their unique perspectives on furthering equity and accelerating action for women....more

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International Women's Day – Accelerate Action: Advancing Women in Leadership

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International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on the March 8th each year. This year’s campaign theme, “Accelerate Action,” highlights the urgent need for progress as data from the World Economic Forum predicts that, at the current...more

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Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Carrie Anne Haufler

We are pleased to spotlight Carrie Anne Haufler this month! Carrie is an Intake Patent Paralegal and works out of our New York office....more

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The Importance of Belonging in the Legal Profession

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Shareholder and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Mark Baugh of the Firm's Fort Lauderdale office recently wrote an insightful article that was published in the 2024 May/June edition of the American Bar Association's Law...more

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Diversity Matters Newsletter Summer 2024 Edition

“Nothing worth having comes easy.” -President Theodore Roosevelt Working towards real diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace should not be easy. In fact, it should be an uncomfortable, arduous journey where...more

International Lawyers Network

Kindness in a Digital World: Building Positive Brands and Relationships

On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while...more

International Lawyers Network

Combating Biases: Supporting Women in the Workplace Beyond Motherhood

Reading this article was a powerful and emotional experience. Sometimes, we know certain truths, but seeing them confirmed with actual data can be both validating and heartbreaking....more

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Implicit Bias – Awareness and Accountability

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Senior Counsel Randy Patterson of the Firm's Knoxville office recently wrote an insightful article that was published in the April 2024, Volume 52, Issue 4 edition of DICTA magazine through the Knoxville Bar Association....more

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Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Katie Canducci

We are pleased to spotlight Katie Canducci this month! Katie is our Reception and Conference Services Assistant and works in our Boston office....more

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Why You Do You Resonates With Me When Resolving Disputes

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“You do you.” This has become one of my new favorite sayings, as my spouse can attest. In fact, his birthday card to me this year had this phrase on the front because I frequently invoke these words as a mantra. As I enter my...more

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In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal: Ava Guo and Gina Willis

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In our series, In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal, leading women in the legal industry discuss how diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts can help improve work and the world. By sharing personal stories,...more

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A Journey from Guyana to the Boardroom with Kelly-Ann Gibbs Cartwright

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's new video series, "Women in Leadership." Throughout this series, we will shine a spotlight on the outstanding women within our firm, celebrating their achievements, stories and the powerful...more

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The Hidden Power of Representation in Leadership

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Since joining JAMS at the end of last year, I’ve been thinking a lot about the undeniable power of Black representation in leadership. My predecessor, Mark Smalls, recently shared a profound insight: "What they see is what...more

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Black History Month 2024 Profile: Gerald Brawner, the Firm's First Black Partner

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Gerald T. “Jerry” Brawner became the first Black lawyer to make partner at the firm—then known as Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll—when the Partners voted to elevate him to the partnership in 1976. His rise from Associate...more

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My Story Featuring Hon Annette Rizzo

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Judge Annette Rizzo felt a profound connection to the law from a young age. "I really wanted to be part of that system. I wanted to be a mouthpiece for people who could not speak for themselves," she recalls, revealing her...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Gregory M. Sleet (Ret.)

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Early Career and Influences Judge Gregory Sleet's legal journey began in Philadelphia, where he served as an assistant public defender. "I started out as an assistant public defender in Philadelphia,” Judge Sleet recalls....more

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“My Story” Featuring Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS - A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Rebekah Ratliff

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Rebekah is a credentialed complex commercial insurance claims professional with more than 25 years of experience in evaluating, negotiating and settling complex casualty claims loss matters nationwide and internationally,...more

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“My Story” Featuring Bernard Taylor - A video snapshot of JAMS neutral Bernard Taylor

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After a nearly 40-year legal career at Alston & Bird, where he was chair of the firm’s Management Committee and the Products Liability Group, Bernard Taylor, Sr., joined JAMS. Mr. Taylor focuses on mass torts, complex...more

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[Webinar] Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law - November 17th - 18th, 8:45 am - 4:30 pm EST

Be Part of the Only Virtual Event that Unites Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law for Candid Discussion, Valuable Collaboration and Meaningful Networking. Join a remarkable group of senior level women executives along with...more

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Belonging is the Key to DE&I Efforts. An interview with Reggie Shuford, Executive Director of the ACLU-PA: On Record PR

Join us as host Gina F Rubel, Esq. goes on record with Reggie Shuford, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania, to discuss his journey to becoming a lawyer, his dedication to civil...more

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