Diversity in the legal profession is a longstanding challenge that many firms and corporations are working individually and collectively to address but have yet to solve. The recent surge for social and racial justice along with the shift in the global labor marketplace prompted by the pandemic have created a fierce urgency to address diversity in recruiting. (Bloomberg Law). And as several publications have noted, the legal talent was shows “no sign of slowing down.” (Reuters; AmLaw).

Listen in as our panel of legal and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging leaders explore the current challenges we face, the opportunities that exist, and how to take vigorous and positive action on improving diversity in legal recruiting.

Panelists Lisa Lee, VP of Global Culture and Belonging, DoorDash John Lewis, Jr., Houston Office Managing Partner; Chair, Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights and Fiduciary Practice Group; and Chair, Firmwide Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Mark Zemelman, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Kaiser Permanente

Moderated by David M. Dixon, Esq., Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility, Major, Lindsey & Africa