Blog Archives
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.
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work in the Wake of SFFA
October 25, 2023
The Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions dealt a serious blow to our country’s efforts to close the racial educational gap. The ripple effects from this decision will inevitably be felt beyond college campuses and is already spurring questions in the workplace. How does the Students for Fair Admissions decision affect diversity, equity,
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Snapchat DEI Innovation Summit: Keep Calm and Carry on (Legally) With DEI
October 17, 2023
The anti-DEI rhetoric and lawsuits following the June 2023 SCOTUS ruling to curb affirmative action are having a chilling effect in corporations, academia, and beyond. Caren Ulrich Stacy will join Laura Maechtlen — a nationally recognized labor and employment lawyer — and offer practical guidance for leveling the playing field to ensure qualified talent has
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The Social Pillar: ESG’s Impact on Legal Workforce
October 5, 2023
Social responsibility is no longer optional, understanding the ‘S’ in ESG is crucial for the legal workforce. This session, moderated by Diversity Lab’s Leila Hock, will discuss the social component of ESG, exploring its far-reaching implications for workforce management, diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement within law firms. Learn more here.
U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action & Its Impact on DEI in Law
August 24, 2023
Host: NY State Bar Association Diversity Lab Speaker: Caren Ulrich Stacy
DEI in the Current Climate: Staying Calm & Carrying On
August 18, 2023
Hosted by the Women’s General Counsel Network & LegalOps.com, Diversity Lab’s Caren Ulrich Stacy will speak about DEI in a post-SCOTUS world. Learn more here.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Walking the Talk
August 10, 2023
Host: The Economist General Counsel Summit US Diversity Lab Speaker: Caren Ulrich Stacy
Reed Smith’s DEI CLE Series – Session 2: The People: DEI Recruiting and Retention
August 1, 2023
Host: Reed Smith Diversity Lab Speaker: Michelle Jackson
How Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Will Shape the Future Legal Leaders
July 24, 2023
Host: GC Innovation Forum Diversity Lab Speaker: Leila Hock