Continuing The Work of Allyship
In this Q&A, Claire Zeise, Recruiting and Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Dorsey & Whitney, discusses her and her firm’s efforts to continue the work of allyship. You recently organized a meeting of ALFDP members to discuss allyship – what prompted that...
Press Release: ASSOCIATION OF LAW FIRM DIVERSITY PROFESSIONALS STATEMENT ON THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD AND RACISM IN AMERICA
Once again, our nation has witnessed unthinkable and senseless violence with the tragic murder of George Floyd. The Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP), a not-for-profit professional association whose mission is to act as a catalyst for the...
Communicating With Empathy During Challenging Times
Communicating With Empathy During Challenging Times By: Joann Thach (Manager of Diversity, Inclusion, and CSR, Fenwick & West LLP) Step 1: Take Care of Yourself: When you’re not in a mentally good place, it is even more difficult to effectively manage your team....
Transitioning from Attorney to Full-Time Diversity and Inclusion Professional – Q&A with Sylvia James
What is your current role and how long have you been a Diversity & Inclusion practitioner? I am the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Winston & Strawn, LLP. I joined Winston in September 2017. Prior to Winston, I worked at Baker Botts as the firm’s...
Press release: COVID-19
ALFDP COVID-19 STATEMENT As the legal profession continues to adapt its business practices to meet the challenges posed by the current unprecedented global health crisis, firms and companies must remain steadfast in their commitment to diversity, equity, and...
Heritage Month Round-Up: Reflecting on Black History Month 2020 in North America
written by Courtney Paul, Manager of Diversity & Inclusion at Proskauer Rose LLP Today, Black History Month is celebrated widely and allows communities to collectively explore and acknowledge black history and culture. Many law firms have embraced the tradition of...
Professional Development & Training Committee Update
Please see below for a number of important updates from the ALFDP Professional Development & Training committee. We look forward to your continued engagement! Please Save the Dates below for training calls at 2PM (EST). Tuesday, March 31 – Creating and...
Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) Leadership Summit 2020
ALFDP is proud to be a co-sponsor of the Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) Leadership Summit 2020: Pro Bono and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion which will be held on March 11, 2020 from 8:30am-2:00pm at Thomson Reuters in New York. Below you will find more...
Press release: Election of the 2020 Board of Directors
The Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, announces the election of its 2020 Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of diversity, inclusion and...
2020 ALFDP Annual Conference and Meeting (Virtual)
The Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals invites you to participate in a request for proposals for the 2020 Annual Conference and meeting to be held on November 12-13, virtually. Don't miss the deadline for proposal submissions on Monday, September 14,...