Blog Archives
Women in IP and at the Forefront of DEIA, USPTO
March 21, 2024
Caren Ulrich Stacy leads a panel conversation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the organization’s Women’s History Month Flagship Event. The conversation will explore barriers for women in law and science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and medicine, how to advocate for inclusion, and more.
The DEI Controversy: Current State of Inclusion in the Public Discourse
March 21, 2024
Join the Legal Marketing Association for this essential conversation, delving into the pressing issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s dynamic landscape. Diversity Lab’s Caren Ulrich Stacy and other panelists will explore critical topics such as allyship, anti-bias initiatives, and inclusive language, while providing practical insights for effective firm and personal communication that align
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Diversity, Data, & Dashboards at the CLOC Global Institute Conference
March 21, 2024
Catch Diversity Lab’s Hannah Dillman Murnane, Valerie Portillo, Aurelia Spivey, and Amber Carter in this engaging workshop designed to help legal departments take action on DEI data to drive more inclusive teams. This practical session will provide tangible tools that legal ops experts can implement to support, create, or expand their organization’s outside counsel DEI
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The NALP Annual Education Conference
January 30, 2024
Join Diversity Lab’s own Amber Carter and Alyssa Jarvis at the National Association for Law Placement’s Annual Education conference. Amber will speak on “Shattering the Cookie Cutter: How to Hire Successful Nontraditional Candidates.” And Alyssa will present on “Disparate Outcomes in Legal Employment: A Research Perspective on Closing the Gaps.” Learn more here.
Creating Inclusive Law Firms in Modern Times
January 12, 2024
Diversity Lab CEO Caren Ulrich Stacy will be speaking at the ALAS Conference in a panel entitled “How to Stay Calm and Carry On with DEI.” She’ll be discussing how law firms can create inclusive cultures in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on Students for Fair Admission.
Understanding Bias and Navigating Challenges to DEI in 2024
January 11, 2024
Valerie Portillio, Director of Legal Department and Firm Integration at Diversity Lab, joins Skadden labor and employment attorneys for a discussion on implicit bias, best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion, and the current DEI landscape on the heels of the Supreme Court’s SFFA decision.
NALSC Conference: Trends in Diversity
January 9, 2024
Diversity Lab CEO Caren Ulrich Stacy joins a team of experienced thought leaders in the legal recruiting and DEI space to share her expertise on trends in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being in the legal industry. These panelists will share practical tips for sourcing, presenting, and recruiting top talent, and leaning into courageous conversations
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ChIPs HQ Presents: Law Firms Learnings
January 9, 2024
In June, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, leading many law firms to evaluate their workplace DEI efforts. Join representatives from ChIPs Honor Roll Law firms and Diversity Lab’s own Caren Ulrich Stacy as they share their reactions to the current anti-DEI rhetoric and lawsuits, how each firm’s interactions with clients
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Empowering Every Mind: Neurodiversity’s Role in Inclusion
November 17, 2023
DEI efforts are crucial to creating a safe and engaging work environment. Building upon their successes in other areas, law firms and law schools are now asking how they can better support neurodivergent lawyers and law students. In this interactive session at the 2023 Professional Development Institute conference, panelists, including Diversity Lab’s Courtney Munnings, will
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Fierce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum
November 6, 2023
The Fierce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum is back again this year. Join Diversity Lab’s Valerie Portillo, Director of Legal Department & Law Firm Integration, for a fireside chat with Michelle Benz about the benefits of implementing a system-wide equity strategy for companies in the life sciences space. Register here.