Doubling Down on Diversity in a Recession - Webcast
May 2020
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Doubling Down on Diversity in a Recession
Highlights:
- Unique opportunity to hear national leaders on how to counter COVID-19 and recession unraveling years of progress in developing diverse law firms
- Learn how any lay-off and talent decisions must be radically different from what happened in 2008
- Gain insights on how to protect and grow diverse law firms preferred by clients and the Rules Governing the Practice of Law during these challenging times
Program Description:
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear national leaders on how to counter COVID-19 and recession unraveling years of progress in developing diverse law firms. You will learn how any lay-off and talent decisions must be radically different from what happened in 2008. Gain insights on how to protect and grow diverse law firms preferred by clients and the Rules Governing the Practice of Law during these challenging times.
Double Down – become more tenacious, zealous or resolute in a position or undertaking
Take the Challenge!
Attend and better understand:
- Why diversity is important in hiring, professional development, and the practice of law
- What happens to diversity in recessions – how gains are lost and law firms suffer
- Data from the field - what happened during the last great recession (2008)
- How to protect and grow diversity gains in economic downturns
Agenda:
1:30pm
Doubling Down on Diversity in a Recession
- Why diversity is important in hiring, professional development, and the practice of law
- What happens to diversity in recessions – how gains are lost and law firms suffer
- Data from the field - what happened during the last great recession (2008)
- How to protect and grow diversity gains in economic downturns
Caren Ulrich Stacy, Founder and CEO, Diversity Lab, and James J. Sandman, former managing partner, Arnold & Porter; former general counsel, District of Columbia Public Schools; and former President, Legal Services Corporation
2:30pm
Adjourn
Registration Fees
| CBA Member | $0.00 |
| CLE Elite Pass Holder | $0.00 |
| Non Member | $0.00 |
| New Lawyers Edge Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 1.00
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