Why DEI Matters for Law Firms: Supporting Client’s Core Values and Meeting Legal Industry Imperatives
This session will explore how law firms and clients are collaborating to foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal profession. Panelists will discuss how these partnerships are driving meaningful DEI initiatives, aligning with shared values, and addressing industry imperatives. We will delve into recent legal challenges and their implications for DEI programs, while highlighting strategies for sustaining impactful initiatives that benefit both law firms and their clients. Attendees will gain insights into building effective, collaborative approaches to advancing DEI in the legal field.
Moderator:
Greg Olaniran, Partner & Co-Chair DEI Committee, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Panelists:
Jonathan Turner, Esq., Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Jean Lee, President & Chief Executive Officer, Minority Corporate Counsel Association
Tope Yusuf, SVP, Equitable Workplace Practices & Head of Legal DEI, NBCUniversal
This is a 75-minute program, which qualifies for 1.25 hours of CLE credit in California. MSK is an approved provider of CLE in California. New York barred attorneys can also claim CLE credit through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Policy. Please contact Wendy Chan (wtc@msk.com) with any questions.
The Zoom link for the program is available upon registration.