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Bricker Graydon LLP

[Event] May Bridge Series - May 1st, Covington, KY

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Our May Bridge Series shines a spotlight on women leading change who are making a lasting impact in our region. From advancing equity and education to supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening communities, these leaders are...more

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Gender Equality Can’t Wait: Perspectives on Accelerating Action for Women

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For International Women’s Day, we highlight nine leading women from legal and eDiscovery who share their unique perspectives on furthering equity and accelerating action for women....more

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International Women's Day – Accelerate Action: Advancing Women in Leadership

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International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on the March 8th each year. This year’s campaign theme, “Accelerate Action,” highlights the urgent need for progress as data from the World Economic Forum predicts that, at the current...more

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In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal: Irene Fiorentinos and Amanda Jones

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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

A&O Shearman

Alumni Yearbook - A responsible business

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Change is becoming one of the few certainties at Allen & Overy as it adapts to the ever-developing consequences of globalism, technology and human resources. As a responsible business at the forefront of innovation, we have...more

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The world needs different

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Becoming a truly diverse and inclusive organisation remains a top priority, as A&O adds disability and social mobility to its focus....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Grit in the Workplace: A League of Their Own — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs sit down with Fawn Collingwood, VP of Human Resources at United Safety, about the essence and importance of "grit" in the workplace. With...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - Barbie y el mundo empresarial en Colombia

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¿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

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

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Building on our conversation from part one, we explore some practical advice and steps for achieving equity, including the role of allies, and how this work will benefit us in the future....more

Miller Nash LLP

Celebrating Women in Tech: Female Pioneers in Medicine

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Our series would not be complete without acknowledging the contributions women have made to medicine. Here are just a few of the impressive women at the forefront of medical advancement, making the world a healthier one for...more

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

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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

Robins Kaplan LLP

Women Leaders Excel in Times of Crisis: Lessons Learned and a Call to Action

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Our times are increasingly defined by crisis: The pandemic, climate change, growing inequality, racial injustice, and now a war in Eastern Europe. The research shows that during these tumultuous times, women leaders shine. ...more

Opportune LLP

Women In Energy: Considerations For The Next Generation

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Opportune LLP Director Byrony Coan gives her thoughts on working in the energy industry and how the next generation of women leaders can excel and grow....more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

USPTO Responds to Congressional Request for Information Regarding Criteria for Registration Examination for Admission to Patent...

On Tuesday, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Andrei Iancu, in one of his last acts before stepping down from the post, sent a letter to Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Christopher Coons (D-DE), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI)...more

Rumberger | Kirk

The Next Step In Professionalism: Inclusive Excellence

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I’m going to start with an assumption that we agree that Diversity and Inclusion are integral parts of Professionalism. Although we often consider them together, these concepts have distinct meanings and importance. ...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Legal Diversity is Gaining Ground: David Cunningham at Interact 2020

Why is diversity gaining momentum for corporate legal departments and law firms, even during a pandemic?  In part, it’s because the push toward diversity aligns with the demand for legal metrics and analytics that’s also...more

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Navigating Limitations for Employer’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

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Despite best intentions, employers may be unknowingly setting themselves up for future lawsuits by improperly broadening diversity and inclusion initiatives.  Many employers are dedicating more resources than ever to...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Quarterly Leadership Spotlight Interview Series Interview with Kate K. Bruce, Optum

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Chelsea Walcker Speaks With Kate Bruce, Associate General Counsel At Optum. Kate Is Responsible For Providing Enterprise-wide Litigation Support Across Many Areas Of The Health Care Industry. ...more

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We celebrate Kelly Butz, CFO at Boaters Exchange During #WomensHistoryMonth

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For Women’s History Month, we interviewed Kelly Butz, CFO of Boaters Exchange. Here are Kelly’s thoughts on leadership! ...more

Benesch

Tapping Women Lawyers’ Leadership Skills for Corporate Boards

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My twenty-five years of practice as an employment attorney has given me an inside look into the evolving world of the business of my clients, from start-ups to Fortune 50 corporations. Through my experience as a legal and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Concert for Bangladesh and Gender Diversity at the Board

I found the questions that SSGA has laid out as a practical way to think through the gender diversity issue but also a wider variety of topics. For instance, in the area of compliance expertise on the Board, as required under...more

Stinson LLP

CEOs Take a Collaborative Approach to Creating More Inclusive Workplaces

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Numerous studies show that a diverse workforce can increase innovation, provide a competitive edge in selling products and services to different markets, improve decision-making, and significantly increase profits. But, these...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

All [A]Board: Insights and Inspirations for Your Journey to and in the Boardroom

[co-author: Olga Mack, Clearslide] Carly and Olga were law school classmates at Berkeley Law and have continued their friendship and professional collaboration ever since. They serve as board members for both for-profit...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

The Power of Being in the Room: 4 Ways Attorneys Can Help Increase Boardroom Diversity

Beth Stewart, CEO of Trewstar Corporate Board Services, knows a thing or two about placing women on corporate boards. Since 2013 she has successfully placed 35 women directors on corporate boards, usually for Fortune 500...more

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