Diversity

From transactional to transformational: Social impact programs for law firms

When it comes to having a social impact, a law firm’s random acts of kindness can make a difference, but to be truly transformational, your…

Pamela Cone July 20, 2020

Recent conversations with lawyers: Is legal really changing or are we simply running a modified playbook?

“Everything has changed. The business model that we have is changed, how we do business is changed, how we talk to people has changed.” This…

Jen Dezso July 16, 2020

Using Your Platform for Good: Activating allyship & sponsorship in Corporate America

In our ongoing blog series, Using Your Platform for Good, author Irene Liu, General Counsel of Checkr, expands on crucial topics of corporate and workplace culture. While corporate…

Irene Liu July 15, 2020

UPFRONT & PERSONAL: “Lawyers can be the voice of the voiceless,” says Thomas Kim, CLO of Thomson Reuters

We continue our monthly feature, Upfront & Personal, a column created by Rose Ors that brings “the person behind the title” to the forefront in interviews with some…

Rose D. Ors July 14, 2020

How to increase representation of LGBTQ talent in the C-suite

Progress on LGBTQ rights has evolved quite significantly in the last decade, and in most cases, it appears that this advancement is reflected by LGBTQ…

Outspoken: Advancing LGBTQ+ Professionals July 13, 2020

How to excel in legal as an LGBTQ associate? Find your mentor

The number of LGBTQ attorneys in Large Law is on the rise. Last year, the National Association of Law Placement released its diversity report, and…

Ru Bhatt July 08, 2020

Mastering financial & business concepts as a Delta model lawyer

The Delta model lawyer demonstrates that success in the 21st century means that a lawyer’s legal intelligence, emotional intelligence, and business intelligence are almost equally…

Natalie Runyon July 07, 2020

Building Bridges: Support for trans-employees falling short, panel says

An increasing number of Canadian employers have recently instituted changes to meet their legal obligations around supporting employees who transition in the workplace. However, if…

Colin Druhan July 02, 2020

How to proactively seek feedback & receive it well

“The most important thing [for career success] is to be proactive, not passive in your career, and that includes getting out there and seeking feedback…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color June 29, 2020

How to institutionalize transgender inclusion through policies & culture

Discrimination on a daily basis is a common experience for many transgender people, with 50% of people who identify as transgender reporting they’ve been harassed…

Outspoken: Advancing LGBTQ+ Professionals June 26, 2020

How to find mentors & sponsors during the COVID-19 era

This article was co-authored by Megan Monson, Counsel with Lowenstein Sandler’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice; and Stephanie Panico, Vice President and Assistant General…

Transforming Womens Leadership June 26, 2020

“The Blood is the Life”: Art, Superman & the quest for blood donor equality

“The role of the artist is that of the soldier of the revolution.” – Diego Rivera On June 14 — World Blood Donor Day —…

Nicholas Giannini June 22, 2020