Fall 2008 Conference “Meeting the Challenge Together”

Fall 2008 Conference “Meeting the Callenge Together”

Location:
Marriot Marquis Hotel, New York

Dates:
November 17-18, 2008

Agenda:

• “Case Studies on Launching Diversity Initiatives: Strategies, Successes and Challenges of the Early Years”

Moderator:  Karen Jackson Vaughn, Saul Ewing
Panelists:  Tina Harris, Bryan Cave 
                      Maja Hazell, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson
                      Melique Jones, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
                     Carolyn Sandberg, Faegre & Benson

• “Professional Development and Mentoring Strategies for Diverse Attorneys”

Moderator:  Alphonzo Grant, Sullivan & Cromwell
Panelists:  Natalia Martin, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
                     Dianne Smith, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
                     Maxine Williams, White & Case

• “Diversity Management in Multiple Offices”

 Co-Moderators: Jackie Cranford, O’Melveny & Myers
                                   Mike Davis, DLA Piper

• “Affinity Groups”

Co-Moderators: Anna L. Brown, Shearman and Sterling
                                  Sylvia James, Baker Botts           

• “Attorney of Color Recruiting Methods”

                 Co-Moderators: Kisha Nunez, Wachtell Lipton
                                                   Rachel Simmonds-Watson, Chadbourne & Park

• “Professional Development Issues for Law Firm Diversity Professionals”

Presenter: Vernā Myers
                      Principal, Vernā Myers Consulting Group, LLC