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The 2024 Honorable William D. Missouri Civility Award goes to Business Law Section Council member, Peter M. Reyes, Jr. of the Minnesota Court of Appeals! 🏆 This award honors those who show exceptional civility and professionalism. Congrats for exemplifying these incredible values! 👏 Learn More: https://ow.ly/MGU350SNz1E #BusinessLaw #LegalExcellence #CivilityInLaw

Jenner & Block is proud to share the 23rd edition of Equal Time, our diversity, equity, and inclusion report. This annual report recognizes the work we have engaged in over the past year, and the stories inspire us as we continue to strive for equality and fairness inside the courtroom and within our communities. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gyPN2_Tp #DEI #BigLaw

As the tenure of Susan Kohlmann, 2022-2024 President of the New York City Bar Association (Bar) has drawn to a close, we take this moment to commemorate the remarkable achievements and lasting impact she has brought to the Bar, Jenner & Block, the New York legal community, and the industry at large. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAStetHh    #NYCBA #JennerNewYork #BigLaw #WomenInLaw #WomenInLeadership

Check out the latest episode of Legal Gace Off

Whether you’ve done one deposition or one hundred, you need to know how to identify and exploit the opportunities they present and be prepared to handle the special situations that can arise during depositions. Lisa Campisi will join Grant MacQueen (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP), Christopher Andrews (Cooley LLP), and Larry H. Krantz (Krantz & Berman LLP) at Practising Law Institute (PLI)'s Specialized Deposition Techniques 2024 program on May 6 to discuss the scenarios that can challenge even the most seasoned litigators and outline proven solutions to some of the thorniest challenges. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eeGHAD9W #depositions #litigation #triallawyers #litigators

Objection, your honor! Male attorneys don't have to show up as calculating, cold-hearted combatants at all times. In fact, over the past few months, I've witnessed men in the law demonstrating vulnerability, compassion and a collaborative spirit. And I've heard these men talk about how revisiting their assumptions about manhood has made them happier and more effective attorneys. It's been my honor to work with these male lawyers in a program designed to reinvent masculinity in the law for improved individual lives and more inclusive organizations. Hear some of these courageous fellas speak about their experiences at a webinar Tuesday, April 23, from 2-4 ET. You'll hear from: Matt Kline, Geoff Kuziemko, Ethan Scapellati, Enoch Ajayi, Bruce Byrd, Jeremiah Chan, Bob Glaves and Daniel L. (DL) Morriss. The event is hosted by the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession | IILP, and also features my partners in the program: Sandra Yamate, Ellen Ostrow and Jonathan Kanter. After hearing the discussion, you can judge for yourself. Isn't it time to update our views about how men can show up in the law? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFkub_KU #reinventmasculinity

The arrivals of Thompson Coburn partner Kenyen Brown in D.C., partner John Howard in St. Louis and counsel Liz DiMichele in New York have resulted in wide coverage from media organizations that follow the #legalindustry, including Reuters, Bloomberg Law, The Missouri Bar, The National Law Journal, The Recorder, Law360 and St. Louis Business Journal. Read more here: https://bit.ly/48ZcMpz #laterals #legalindustry #lawfirm #newattorneys #lawfirmgrowth

Gain insights into the aftermath of the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision with Rasmus S. Jorgensen's analysis on Missouri Lawyers Media. Managing Partner Vincent Reese of Mickes O'Toole shares concerns about the potential decline in minority representation, stating, "My fear is that it will decrease the representation of minorities and underrepresented groups in undergrad, which will then trickle to law schools, which will make my job or the job of my contemporaries in the legal profession that much harder. Read the full article and share your thoughts in the comments. https://buff.ly/490kiAA  #AffirmativeAction #DiversityChallenges #LegalProfession #MinorityRepresentation #MissouriLaw

Whether you’ve done one deposition or one hundred, you need to know how to identify and exploit the opportunities they present and be prepared to handle the special situations that can arise during depositions. Lisa Campisi will join Grant MacQueen (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP), Christopher Andrews (Cooley LLP), and Larry Krantz (Krantz & Berman LLP) at Practising Law Institute (PLI)'s Specialized Deposition Techniques 2024 program on May 6 to discuss the scenarios that can challenge even the most seasoned litigators and outline proven solutions to some of the thorniest challenges. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eeGHAD9W #depositions #litigation #triallawyers #litigators

Happy Women's History Month! In celebration, I want to highlight my work from last year, "One Among Many: Charlotte Kolmitz, Assistant U.S. Attorney in Seattle, 1918 -1925" Charlotte Kolmitz was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1895, and in 1911, her family moved to Seattle, Washington. There, she pursued a legal education at the University of Washington Law Department, was the Vice President of the Law Association, and was appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney of Seattle straight out of graduation. Check out her story below! ⚖ #womenshistorymonth #legalhistory #law #womeninlaw #washingtonstate #UNL #legal #research