Presented by: The Women's Bar Association of DC and the Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women Lawyers Division of the National Bar Association and Washington Council of Lawyers 

Panelists:
Lorraine McGowen, Partner, Orrick, Herrington, Sutcliffe, LLP
Scarlette Whyte, Director, Professional Development and Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives, CBS News Washington, DC (Viacom)

Erin Hess, Fellows Alumni Program Manager, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Shamala Govindan, Deputy General Counsel, HP

Many law firms and companies have recently heightened their focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within their organizations.  At this event, a panel of DEI leaders in global corporations and firms will discuss current DEI strategies and programs, what results they are seeing, and what DEI issues that may require additional attention. 

Join us to learn more about what is working, potential areas for additional action, and how companies and firms are seeking to achieve their DEI goals.

Cost:
WBA/GWAC/WCL Members $10
Non-Members $20
Student Members $0

If you have any difficulty registering, or have questions, contact us at admin@wbadc.org or 202-639-8880.


Refunds can only be processed for cancellations received more than two business days prior to the event.

The WBA is a nonpartisan organization. The opinions and positions expressed by any program speaker are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the WBA.

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Disrupting the Status Quo: DEI Strategies Across Businesses and Law Firms

  • Thursday Jan 28 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Zoom Webinar