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Why This "Non-Lawyer" Stands with the ABA

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Seasoned marketing and BD executive Jasmine Trillos-Decarie with a perspective on the critical importance of supporting the ABA today. Spoiler alert: rule of law matters....more

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Baker's Dozen: What Does Leaving a Legacy Mean to You?

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What does it mean to leave a legacy? For some, it’s about mentorship and creating opportunities for those who follow. For others, it’s about building relationships, shaping a culture of inclusion, or making a lasting impact...more

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Common Ground: Finding Unity Through Shared Journeys

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Our "Common Ground" series this year has highlighted the unexpected similarities between colleagues from different backgrounds, fostering a unique connection across diverse experiences and perspectives. Through conversations...more

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Common Ground

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Allison Kennington and Kylei Sarwar were summer associates at Baker Donelson who volunteered to participate in an episode of Diversity Ever After, Baker Donelson’s D&I podcast. They had not met previously but during the...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Diana Borgas

We are pleased to spotlight Diana Borgas this month! Diana is a Senior Patent Agent in the Biotechnology Practice in our Boston office. How long have you been at Wolf Greenfield? I have been at Wolf Greenfield for nine...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

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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Common Ground

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Baker Donelson Associate Cassandra Horton connected recently with Shareholder and Chair of the Firm's Corporate Group Sebastian Meis to explore areas of common ground they share across their different roles and backgrounds....more

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Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Meaghan Luster

We are pleased to spotlight Meaghan Luster this month! Meaghan is an Associate in the Litigation Practice and works in our Boston office....more

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Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Heather DiPietrantonio

We are pleased to spotlight Shareholder Heather DiPietrantonio this month! Heather works in the Biotechnology group in our Boston office....more

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Introducing Gen Z: Understanding the New Generation of Lawyers and How Their Perspective Could Shift Workplace Norms

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On today’s episode, Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Amanda K. Cipriano, Claire Dronzek, and Lauren Russell discuss Gen Z’s perspective of young lawyers on issues such as work-life balance, organizational values, and mentorship. They...more

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Driving DEI Change in a Law Firm

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Diversity and inclusion must be deeply embedded within the fabric of a law firm’s culture. Sheenika Gandhi with a perspective, in response to a recent LACBA conference....more

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DEI Takeaways from the 3rd Virginia State Bar Diversity Forum

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On April 21, 2023, Sands Anderson attended the Virginia State Bar’s Third Annual Forum on Diversity in the Legal Profession. This well-attended program provided dynamic speakers focused on the topic of diversity, equity, and...more

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Crash Course: What Law School Didn't Teach Us About the Practice of Law

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Law school has you covered when it comes to the rules of civil procedure or evidence. Law school will also help you polish your resume and interviewing skills to make sure you land a good job. What law schools often miss is...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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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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More Than a Pretty (Diverse) Face in the Courtroom

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2020 was a transformative year for the United States, forcing everyone to pause and take an in-depth look into the racial, economic, and gender disparities that exist and are ingrained within the very fabric of our nation....more

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Upcoming ABA Survey Identifies Lawyer Well-Being, Diversity Challenges

Later this month, the American Bar Association will release the results of its largest-ever member survey on the challenges they’ve faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they believe the practice of law should change as...more

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Coming Up for Air: Women in Law and Adapting to the Impact of COVID-19

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Jennifer Smuts reached out to several female lawyers to learn how their lives have been impacted by COVID-19. Here is what she heard back....more

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Help on the Way: Diversity, Inclusion, and Professional Opportunities for Women

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Merry Neitlich on what inclusivity and diversity is really about....more

Law School Toolbox

Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 258: Law Clerks for Diversity (w/guest Danielle Barondess)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to be talking with Danielle Barondess -- one of the creators of Law Clerks for Diversity -- about the clerkship application process and working to increase...more

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Six Steps to Getting Out from Under the Covers Regarding Diversity & Inclusion

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If we keep doing what has always been done, the stats on minorities in the legal space won’t change by much....more

Payne & Fears

Solutions To 4 Common Law Firm Diversity Challenges

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Minority attorneys continue to depart law firms at a higher rate than those in the majority and continue to be substantially underrepresented at the partner level. With the continued demands of clients and other organizations...more

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Be Open to Other Perspectives

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JW Way Fundamental #13: Embrace Diversity. "Celebrate our differences. Be aware of and address implicit bias. Be open to learning from others, regardless of their background or role. Be mindful that we make better decisions...more

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