Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)

We all feel it. Tomorrow is Election Day, and it's natural to feel distracted or overwhelmed at work amid all that's happening in the news. To help you navigate the week ahead, here are resources on managing stress and anxiety, supporting your team, and leading through uncertain times. #Leadership #MentalHealth #ElectionDay

Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, recently weighed in on the current state of workplace inclusion and fears over #DEI rollbacks. David urged employers to confront the systemic inequalities that necessitate DEI programs to begin with—women and people of color have been locked out of professional opportunities for centuries. As of 2024, only 10% of all Fortune 500 CEOs are women. “We have to shift and change the narrative as we talk about these issues, because it still is a problem that women are not leading most of the Fortune 500 companies. And in fact, we only have two black women,” Alphonso said. “Think about that. Why is that not the right question in this moment? That’s what I think we should be talking about.” #diversity #equity #inclusion #leadership https://bit.ly/4dRyu0J

A survey of over 3,000 employees found that, compared to 2021, fewer employees see their managers and senior leaders as inclusive or effective at engaging across differences. However, 78 percent of employees emphasized that working at an inclusive organization is *very* important to them. The data is clear: cultivating the next generation of leaders who embody and champion inclusivity is essential. #Inclusion #Leadership

“I cannot tell you the amount of lost time I will never get back as a young associate fretting over an issue that a more experienced attorney helped me sort out in minutes.” A female attorney shares advice for young women in law: advocate for yourself by using your voice, and don't be afraid to ask for help. #ProfessionalDevelopment #WomenInLaw

We were honored to host an insightful Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Leadership Lunch at our Los Angeles office, featuring our partner David Martinez and Becki Ueno, Compliance Officer & General Counsel at LA Conservation Corps. Fellows and alumni from the LCLD community gathered for a meaningful discussion on leadership, diversity, and driving impactful change within the legal industry. A huge thank you to our distinguished speakers and all who attended for making this lunch a powerful opportunity for growth and connection. #LCLDNation #LeadershipLunch #DiversityInLeadership #LCLDFellows #LegalIndustry

“At its best, DEI is about developing talent, measuring it in a fair way and finding hidden talent and disadvantaged talent in a world where not everybody has an equal chance to exhibit their abilities,” Ken Frazier, CEO of #LCLDMember Merck, told CNN. “Businesses will miss the best talent unless they go out of their way to develop strategies” for cultivating leaders who have faced discrimination. #DEI #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #TalentDevelopment #Leadership

I would like to extend my gratitude to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) for connecting me with these distinguished attorneys. It was my honor to join these gentlemen in being recognized as 2024 Pathfinders, a recognition (and immense opportunity) awarded to attorneys who have been identified by their organization as a "rising star" with "promising leadership potential." Over the past 7 months, we engaged in a transformative journey, collaborating with attorneys from firms and corporations across the country, to enhance our skills and expand our networks. The Fall conference in DC earlier this month marked the culmination of our program, where we gained invaluable insights from an esteemed lineup of presenters, including Bemetra Simmons, Demetra Liggins, Mitchell Karp, MaLora McCullough, Jean Kuei, Carrie Fletcher, John "The Purple Coach" Mitchell and Paula Davis. As captured in the second photograph, I also had the great privilege of speaking on behalf of my peers, discussing our collective experiences and highlighting the resilience and determination that drive us to excel.  Many of us have triumphed over adversity to get to where we are today, and it is with that same persevering spirit that we advocate for our clients, colleagues and communities. Thank you again to the partners and staff at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP for nominating me for this distinct honor. #lcld #lcldPathfinder #lcldFellows

Attorneys from #LCLDMembers Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, Gibson Dunn, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and Clark Hill Law share how their firms’ #DEI advisory groups are helping clients assess their DEI initiatives and mitigate legal risk in the rapidly changing post-SFFA environment.

What do employees want from their organizations this election cycle? Here are some key insights from Seramount on how #DEI leaders can navigate the road ahead and best support their employees. #USElection #Leadership #Inclusion #WorkplaceWellbeing

LCLD Diversity Professionals — join us in one hour to learn about our 2025 programs and the participant selection process! 💡 We'll go over the Fellows, Pathfinder & Scholars Programs and answer any questions you may have. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dhRxtnFu #LCLDFellows #LCLDPathfinder #LCLDScholars