Firm Leadership, Professional Development, Diversity

How to Build a Legacy by Asking, "What's Next?"

Baker Donelson on 3/6/2025

When I was asked to write about my legacy, my first reaction was, am I old enough for that? But then I thought about the hip replacement I had last year. I've been going through old files and boxes lately, finding things...more

Q&A with Jennifer Keller, Susan E. Rich Award Recipient

Baker Donelson on 3/5/2025

Abby Nix sits down with Baker Donelson's President and Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Keller, for a candid and insightful conversation about leadership, legacy, and the unexpected turns of a career in law....more

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

Baker Donelson on 3/4/2025

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

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

Passle on 2/20/2025

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

Jose Almanzar Opens Up About His Immigration Journey from the Dominican Republic to the U.S. and His Path as a Hispanic Attorney

Holland & Knight LLP on 9/30/2024

Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and Hispanic Affinity Group are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanics who have enriched America's history and continue to play a role...more

The Importance of Belonging in the Legal Profession

Baker Donelson on 9/27/2024

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

Lead the Way, Through Women Leading the Way

Baker Donelson on 9/4/2024

Advancing women to leadership roles is not merely a "nice-to-have" feature of your business. It also serves as something other than an employee attraction or a retention benefit. Ironically, women in leadership shouldn't be a...more

In Conversation With Affinity Group Leaders Shana Ramirez and Mario Robertson

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 5/15/2024

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

How GCs Will Choose Law Firms in 2024

Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing on 3/29/2024

It’s not your imagination: Legal business development in 2024 is harder. In a January survey by BTI Consulting, 53 percent of lawyers and law firm leaders said business development would get harder this year. And it’s...more

Illumination Zone: Episode 162 | Charisma Starr sits down with Kaylee & Mary.

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model on 3/25/2024

Charisma Starr, Vice President of Discovery Technology Strategy and Innovation for JP Morgan Chase & Co. sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about her journey to legal tech and how her early experiences and family have...more

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

Lighthouse on 3/22/2024

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

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

Lighthouse on 3/19/2024

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

Podcast - Barbie y el mundo empresarial en Colombia

Holland & Knight LLP on 10/25/2023

¿Qué semejanzas tiene la película Barbie con el mundo actual? Esta es una de las preguntas que nuestro socio Edwin Cortés Mejía, junto con Agustín Hernández, abogado del área corporativa, se plantean en el séptimo episodio de...more

Monica Vila Castro Discusses the Importance of Embracing Your Background and Learning from It

Holland & Knight LLP on 9/29/2023

Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and Hispanic Affinity Group are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanics who have enriched America's history and continue to play a role...more

Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Crystal Kaldjob

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+ on 8/1/2023

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Crystal Kaldjob, co-lead of our Fintech practice, shares her reflections on her leadership style and skills, including those she continues to work on, and her current diversity...more

Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Ruti Smithline

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+ on 7/31/2023

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Ruti Smithline, co-chair of the firm’s Investigations + White-Collar Criminal Defense Group and co-chair of the firm’s Latin America Desk, discusses what motivated her to...more

Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Christin Hill

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+ on 7/31/2023

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Christin Hill, partner in Morrison Foerster’s San Francisco office, discusses her leadership style, how she supports diverse women associates who are starting their careers,...more

Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Christine Wong

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+ on 7/31/2023

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Christine Wong, Global Co-Chair of Morrison Foerster’s Litigation Department, discusses being a woman attorney of color in a leadership role, what motivated her to become a...more

Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Serena Tan

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+ on 7/28/2023

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Serena Tan, Deputy Chair of Morrison Foerster’s Global Private Funds Group and Chair of Greater China Private Funds practice based in Hong Kong, shares her reflections on being...more

Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Bita Rahebi

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+ on 7/28/2023

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Bita Rahebi, co-chair of the firm’s global IP Litigation group and cross-disciplinary Intellectual Property group, discusses her leadership style, how to stay mindful of who’s...more

Perspectives: Vinson & Elkins Reflects on International Women’s Day

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 3/29/2023

Today, people across the world will recognize women for their achievements. But celebrating women is about far more than 24 hours of recognition. It’s also about strengthening long-term commitments — to increasing visibility...more

More Than a Seat at the Table: Women Leaders in LegalTech on Gender Equity

Lighthouse on 3/9/2023

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “embracing equity.” The theme challenges us to consider why “equal opportunities are not enough” and reminds us that allies are “incredibly important for the social, economic,...more

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

Baker Donelson on 10/10/2022

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

We All Bring Different Things to the Table

Jaburg Wilk on 9/23/2022

A favorite saying of mine is “If we all were the same, the world would be a boring place.” I believe this to be true. Some people are more comfortable with people just like themselves. I do not understand that because I...more

Fostering an Inclusive and Belonging Culture

Husch Blackwell LLP on 6/1/2022

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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