Kennedys’ Post

This Thursday, we are proud to have Heather Kidwell our Chief Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources Officer, moderating The L Suite (TechGC) Virtual Panel: Beyond Bias: Championing Diversity in Legal Leadership, sponsored by Lawtrades. The panel discussion will explore strategies to mitigate bias, cultivate inclusive cultures, and champion diversity in legal leadership roles. #DiversityInLeadership #LegalLeadership #DiversityMatters #VirtualPanel #HRandLegal #InclusiveLeadership

As the practice of law continues to evolve, the transformation in how attorneys work—and how they learn to lawyer—highlights the growing importance of forward-thinking law firm leaders and legal professionals. Now, more than ever, innovative leadership is essential. It propels the legal field forward and is crucial for fostering a more equitable and transformative profession. Today I was surprised and appreciative to learn that I've been recognized as the only honoree for the category of "Management & Leadership" in Lawdragon's Top 100 Global Leaders in Legal Strategy and Consulting list for 2024. #Lawdragon #Leadership #LegalInnovation #Diversity

Legal marketers do incredible work every day and rarely get the recognition they deserve. Instead of hiding from the limelight, celebrate your work. Nominations are now open for the Your Honor Awards at LMA TWxSW. Don't gatekeep on the incredible work you or your team are doing. Celebrate you and your team by nominating them for the LMA Your Honor Awards. #LMATWxSW #LMAYHA #LMAMKT #LegalMarketing

We are proud to report that we've achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification via Diversity Lab’s latest iteration of the Mansfield Rule, indicating successful participation in a rigorous, year-long certification program that aims to boost and sustain diverse representation in law firm leadership. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEd_qB78 #diversityequityandinclusion

Counsel's Corner is officially live! Counsel’s Corner is the op-ed platform for leaders within the Modern Counsel network to share their thought leadership and insights on the most pressing matters in the legal community Visit Counsel's Corner: https://hubs.la/Q02H02qX0 To submit your ideas and be featured in Counsel’s Corner, please visit Modern Counsel’s contact page here: https://hubs.la/Q02H05C80 and under “Inquiry Type,” please select “Counsel’s Corner." #CounselsCorner #LegalLeadership #ModernCounsel #LegalExperts #ThoughtLeadership #LegalInsights

It goes without saying that the need for DEI still remains — especially in corporate America. We’ve made a lot of progress over the past two decades, but there’s still a long way to go. For DEI to become truly integrated from the top down, organizations need to focus on developing inclusive managers and leaders through appropriate training, resources, and support systems. This means having leaders who not only have but are willing to grow more diverse perspectives, while also giving them given the necessary tools to lead teams and cultures inclusively. #diversityandinclusion #leadership

Stories are powerful, and it's important to share these as we grow and uplift. It is was great to be part of a panel discussion on the unwritten playbook for career advancement beyond hard work, thanks to CenterForce USA bringing the Chicago legal community together for a day of networking and learning for the Driving Diversity in Law and Leadership Summit. We touched on a wide array of topics encompassing risk-taking, reflection, brand-building and so much more, with Kate Dennis Nye Rebecca Jones Victoria Friedman #inhousecounsel #growthmindset #development #law #leadership

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful sponsors McCarthy Tétrault and Robert Walters for their support of both WGCC and the GCU Leadership program. They were also among our speakers for Day 7 of the GCU program. https://womengc.ca/gcu Day 7 GCU highlights included: Effecting Change Through Strategic Law Firm Collaboration – a wonderful discussion with Margaret Gunawan, Managing Director, General Counsel, Americas (ex-US), and Judith McKay, Jennifer Longhurst and Awanish Sinha of McCarthy Tétrault LLP about best practices and ways to foster ongoing two-way collaborations, feedback, and mutual accountability in achieving next-level client/firm relationships that will drive results.  #Collaborates #InstillsTrust #DirectsWork #DrivesResults Empowering Woman and Navigating the Leadership Landscape with Megan Gallagher and Georgia Peglar of Robert Walters – exploring how women leaders can navigate the nuances of their work landscapes, including combatting bias, microaggressions and striking the balance between strong and credible. #DevelopsTalent #Engages&Inspires #Collaborates #InstillsTrust. And finally, we also heard from Kara Hardin, CEO of the Practice Lab on The Performance Paradox and the complicated relationship between our mental health, burnout, and high performance.  #InstillsTrust #DrivesResults #SituationalAdaptability #WGCC #GCU #Leadership #GeneralCounsel #ProfessionalDevelopment #DifficultConversations #CollaborationConundrums #HighAchievers #Striving #CareerSuccess

Our Women in Leadership Executive Interview Series up now features Marissa Y. and she tells our Founder & CEO Faith Schwartz: "I think that everything that happens in our industry has a far-reaching impact. These are people’s homes, their memories when we are discussing foreclosures. Everyone I have encountered in this industry takes that very seriously. That is what sparked my interest in public policy, ensuring that when new regulations or changes come out, the industry as a whole can understand it, ensure compliance, and have the ability to speak to any areas of confusion or concern." Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eF2-WTDh #WomeninLeadership #SharingKnowledge #Mentoring #Leaders #HousingPolicy #Regulation #Compliance