Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)

#LCLDNation — it’s that time of year! 🌟 We are excited to announce that the nomination period for 2025 Pathfinders and Fellows is officially open. With the mission of empowering the next generation of diverse leaders, our programs create unique opportunities for junior and mid-career attorneys to grow in leadership, build lifelong relationships, and develop invaluable skills. But don’t just take our word for it—see what this year’s class of Fellows and Pathfinders had to say about their experience in the testimonials below! Nominations are open now through January 10, 2025. 🟣 Nominate 2025 Pathfinders here: https://lnkd.in/egdrtfuQ 🟠 Nominate 2025 Fellows here: https://lnkd.in/eUERjjij #LCLDMembers #LCLDFellows #LCLDPathfinders

LCLD Alumni, mark your calendars! 🗓️ The Fourteenth Annual LCLD Alumni Leadership Symposium is coming to the Midwest! Join us in Minneapolis, MN, on June 26–27, 2025, for two inspiring days of connection, leadership development, and milestone celebrations. This year’s Symposium is extra special as it marks the 10th anniversary of our inaugural Pathfinder class. Both the 2015 Pathfinders and 2015 Fellows will celebrate a decade of being part of #LCLDNation! Registration opens in March—stay tuned for details. Let us know in the comments if we’ll see you in Minneapolis next summer! 🌟 #LCLDAlumni #LCLDPathfinder #LCLDFellow

Congratulations and thank you to Mastercard General Counsel Tiffany Hall on hosting her first Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Leadership Lunch at our NYC Tech Hub. Thanks for sharing your career journey and sage counsel to our guests Diana Santos, La-Donna Lawrence, Esq., Mary Akhimien, Mohana T., Monique Chase, Sara Madavo, Shawndra Jones, Nicole Falcey, Nan Sato, Janeen Lofton and Joyce Shin. Thanks to our LCLD alumni Fellows & Pathfinders Sandra Bequette, Adriana Blanco Maurisset, Amalia Rocheleau, Anushree B., who joined remotely, and Malik Dhanani, Jasmine Hosein and Nikeisha Gentles who joined us in person. Special shout out to the folks who really make things run smoothly: Nichole Velasquez and the amazing team at LCLD, Tiffany’s team, Chief of Staff Regina Ng and Carla M. Bowers, and our close to perfect facilities and AV teams at the Tech Hub for making this event a success.

“We believe in the power of ERGs to move the needle for our people and for our company.” Alveda Williams, Chief Inclusion Officer at #LCLDMember Dow, highlights how supporting 600+ ERG chapters worldwide has not only fostered greater inclusion but also driven meaningful policy changes, fueled business success, and enriched company culture. 💡 #Leadership #ERGs #EmployeeResourceGroups #Inclusion https://bit.ly/3Zr9Y11

LCLD Members, there’s one month left to nominate your 2025 Pathfinders and Fellows! 🌟 Don't miss out on the opportunity for your future leaders to elevate their skills and build invaluable, lifelong connections. Be sure to submit your nominations by January 10, 2025: 🟣 Nominate 2025 Pathfinders here: https://bit.ly/3Z7wBJ9 🟠 Nominate 2025 Fellows here: https://bit.ly/40Lz7FY #LCLDMember #LCLDPathfinder #LCLDFellow #LCLDNation

Diverse teams outperform consistently. DEI expert Vijay Pendakur explains how this value proposition for #diversity in the workplace better suits our current social tensions and avoids the pitfalls of other common approaches. #DEI #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

“Diverse perspectives lead to better decisions and outcomes for our patients.” Perry Siatis, #LCLDMember and GC at AbbVie shares how diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to the pharmaceutical company’s success. Read the full conversation at the link below. #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #leadership

Kenji Yoshino, David Glasgow, and Christina Joseph from the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law explain what Trump’s second term could mean for #DEI. #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

🗓 #LCLDNation, join us TODAY at 1:00 pm ET for an insightful conversation with LCLD Member Ben Campbell, GC at Deloitte, and LCLD President Robert Grey! In this installment of the Language of Leadership webinar series, Ben and Robert will discuss: ► How inclusive cultures can be a market differentiator ► Building consensus internally ► Collaboration between law firms and legal departments ► The intersection of AI and talent development ► How Deloitte’s LCLD program participants are becoming force multipliers across the organization 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3Z8GGEi The Language of Leadership series is open to ALL members of the LCLD Nation, whether you're a Fellow, Pathfinder, Scholar, Mentor, Mentee, Alum, Diversity Pro, Member, or simply interested in hearing from Ben and Robert.

#TalentRising Tuesday 🌟  We’re thrilled to celebrate all the #LCLDAlumni recognized as finalists for The American Lawyer’s Young Lawyers of the Year award! And congratulations to 2020 Pathfinder Marcus A.R. Childress on being named the Young Lawyer of the Year-Beyond Practice. This honor recognizes lawyers under 40 who are making a lasting impact on the legal profession and their communities. Join us in congratulating: 2024 Fellow Sam Schoenburg 2022 Fellow & 2018 Pathfinder TaCara Harris 2021 Fellow Russell Ben Hedman 2021 Fellow Sharonmoyee Goswami 2024 Pathfinder Ann Motl 2020 Pathfinder Marcus A.R. Childress 2017 Pathfinder Xakema Henderson Your achievements inspire us all—keep blazing trails! 🚀 #LCLDNation #Leadership #LegalIndustry #LCLDPathfinders #LCLDFellows