A Conversation About Walking the DEI Line

Date: April 3, 2025
Time: Noon CT
Sponsored by: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) SIG
Domain: Business of Law
BoK Competency: Firm Practice Strategy and Planning

Join the DEI SIG for an insightful panel discussion to explore how legal professionals are navigating through recent DEI changes within their organizations.

In this candid conversation, distinguished speakers from leading law firms will share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for adapting to the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Attendees will learn how organizations are redefining their approaches while maintaining commitment to inclusive workplace cultures.

This program provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders about practical approaches to navigating organizational change while fostering environments where all legal professionals can thrive.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify practical strategies for navigating DEI changes within legal organizations
• Analyze the impact of recent shifts in diversity initiatives on law firm culture
• Evaluate leadership responses to organizational changes in DEI programming 
• Discuss challenges faced by legal professionals when implementing modified DEI frameworks

Presenters:
LaNitra Webb, Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, O'Melveny
Sylvia James, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Winston & Strawn
Danielle Carr, Chief Officer of Inclusion, Lowenstein
Terra Davis, Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer, Knobbe (Moderator)