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When It’s Safe to Speak Up

Last week, I woke up with a migraine and a heavy heart. If I’m honest, I was also angry. Very angry. In part, that’s because I saw people – especially those with privilege and platforms – suddenly speaking out in defense of...more

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Diana Lauritson of Hogan Lovells on Color, Culture, and Leadership: Raising the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders - CMO Series...

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In honor of Black History Month, we’re revisiting meaningful conversations with Black professionals in legal marketing to celebrate their expertise, contributions, and the lasting impact they've made on the industry. We hope...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

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

In Conversation With Affinity Group Leaders Shana Ramirez and Mario Robertson

Shana Ramirez and Mario Robertson participated in a Q&A about their affinity groups and their experiences at Katten. Their remarks are part of Katten's 2024 DEI Annual Report....more

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In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal: Sadie Khodorkovsky and Dawn Garrison

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As part of our new 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...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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CMO Series REPRESENTS - Terra Davis of Knobbe Martens on Fostering Psychological Safety, Inclusion and Belonging

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In this episode of the CMO Series REPRESENTS Podcast, Yasmin Zand is lucky to sit down with Terra Davis, Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer at Knobbe Martens. Terra joins the series to share her journey, why she...more

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Why We Pursued Mansfield Certification

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Readers have likely heard about Diversity Lab’s “Mansfield Rule” Certification process, which aims to “boost and sustain diversity” in legal leadership. As a firm that has always sought diverse candidates for open positions...more

Foley Hoag LLP

The Impact of the SFFA Decision: Lessons for Employers

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On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in SFFA v. Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina. While the Court’s ruling has fundamentally altered the landscape for higher...more

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Charting Paths to Inclusion: How Business Development Skills Drive Diversity in the Legal Profession

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The time is now for legal leaders to invest in and prioritize the cultivation of business development skills among their attorneys as an integral component of their diversity and inclusion strategies....more

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Diversity Begets Diversity: General Counsel Perspectives on DEI Initiatives in Law Firms

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are continuing concerns in both the business and legal communities. While a successful DEI initiative will undoubtedly benefit a corporation or private law firm, many companies struggle...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

The Power of Inclusive Storytelling in Legal Journalism with Katrina Dewey, Founder and CEO of Lawdragon

Katrina founded Lawdragon in 2005. I know that she’s incredibly proud of the amazing team at the forefront of a media company that is proudly inclusive and forward-thinking. She has had the pleasure of editing some of the...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Fostering an Inclusive and Belonging Culture

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As I reflect on my experience at the CLOC Global Institute 2022, one of the things that stands out to me was that attendees carried the conversation around DE&I into almost every session, even topics that weren’t specifically...more

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Podcast Episode 153: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends in the Legal Industry

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In this episode of the Legal Marketing 2.0 podcast, Guy Is joined by Lloyd Johnson. Lloyd is the visionary and CEO of Chief Legal Executive LLC. He also founded the Black In-House Counsel. Lloyd continued his work into...more

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Antoinette Hubbard, DE&I Leader at Corporate Law Firm, Discusses Business Case for Advancing Diversity Efforts in the Legal...

In this episode of On Record PR, Sarah Larson, EVP at Furia Rubel Communications, goes on record with Antoinette Hubbard, diversity and inclusion director at the national law firm Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC and...more

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How to Build and Sustain an Inclusive Internal Communications Strategy at Your Firm

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DEI communications tips that make a difference, from the front lines - by content strategist Katie Hunt....more

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Equity and Codeswitching in the Workplace [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 27]

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It’s been proven that equity in the workplace is an asset for both businesses and their employees because it encourages innovation, creativity, and empathy. Yet the journey through diversity efforts towards equity and...more

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Developing a Strategic DEI Plan Through Authenticity and Empathy

Where do you start when DEIl feels so far away or even inauthentic? Here are four key considerations, from Terra Davis of Winston & Strawn....more

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Five Ways to Boost Your Firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

LMA leader Scott Pacheco recently connected with Tahisha Fugate, senior manager of DEI client development at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, who shared five ways firms can differentiate themselves through technical and...more

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Five Common Mistakes in D&I Strategy

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Shareholder Marcus Maples was a featured presenter at the Alabama State Bar's "Unity Matters" CLE series earlier this year. The goal of his presentation was to challenge the legal community – Baker Donelson and himself...more

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#McGlincheyForward and Leaders at the Front [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 20]

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Diversity may seem like a buzzword in the legal industry, but recent years have proven the conversation around equity is critical for the future of the law. In this episode, McGlinchey Managing Member Michael Ferachi (Baton...more

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A Watershed Moment: Can Law Firms be the Change and Lead the Nation?

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Law firms have the opportunity to become true leaders to successfully address and change the systemic problem of racism in this country, and be part of the solution....more

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The Importance of Women in Leadership — LMA Podcast Episode 73

In the latest LMA Podcast, Fasken’s Brenda Plowman, 2021 LMA president-elect, speaks with Hillary Sale — a recognized expert in leadership and corporate governance, and chair of the Women’s Leadership Initiative at Harvard...more

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Strategies to Go Beyond 'Random Acts of DEI' — LMA Podcast Episode 64

How can law firms build a framework that supports diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in a lasting and meaningful way? In the latest episode of Strategies LIVE!, issue co-editor Julie Holton discusses how to go beyond...more

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A Leadership Perspective on Firm Diversity and Inclusion Efforts [More With McGlinchey Ep. 10]

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Diversity and inclusion have been trending topics in the legal world for many years. The recent focus on social justice has cast a spotlight on those efforts. In this episode, McGlinchey’s Managing Member Rodolfo (Rudy)...more

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