Fast-Tracked | The Future of DEI in LegalWith the legal landscape shifting in the wake of significant rulings related to DEI, guests Shelley Smith of Archer & Greiner, P.C., and Caren Stacy of Diversity Lab explore the roles of creativity, innovation, and relentless advocacy in shaping a more equitable future for law.
Fast-Tracked | Leading the Most Intergenerational Legal Workforce in HistoryGuest experts Diana Cortes of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Jessie Spressart of Optia Consulting explore the complexity of leading large legal teams with four different generations simultaneously.
Pursuing Justice | Pro Bono and Reparations: The Bruce's Beach StoryGeorge C. Fatheree III, partner at Sidley & Austin, discusses his work on the landmark matter of Bruce’s Beach, the first example in the United States of reparations to a family harmed by the racist use of eminent domain.
Insecurities Podcast | Courage, Compassion and Action: Promoting Diversity & InclusionFinance and investment leaders Kimberly Ellison-Taylor and Genna Garver discuss actionable steps to promote diversity and inclusion in the accounting and legal professions.
PD Insider | Exploring DEI in the Legal IndustrySandra Bang and Melanie Priddy discuss PLI's PD Appreciation Month series focused on DEI in the legal industry.
Pursing Justice | Making Detroit Entrepreneurs Capital Ready
Native Detroiters join in a discussion about their city, historical discrimination, and current obstacles minority-owned small business owners face in getting credit and capital.
Press Release | Practising Law Institute to Enhance and Expand DEI Resources for Legal Community With New Diversity Council
Reflecting its longstanding commitment to fostering and supporting diversity in the legal industry, PLI has established a Diversity Council.
Above the Law | Lights, Camera, Action: New Interactive PLI Program Engages DEI Learners
PLI is responding to the legal industry's need for in-depth, actionable training on diversity, equity, and inclusion with a groundbreaking two-hour CLE program, now available on-demand.
PLI Chronicle | Coach’s Counsel: "Why Do I Have to? Nobody Did It for Me" – Addressing Generational Diversity in Law Firms
Bridge generational gaps in law firms through mutual understanding and effective communication.
PLI Chronicle | The Mindset of a Woman Rainmaker: Tips To Help All Lawyers Make Rain
Engage clients by listening to their interests, nurturing existing relationships, specializing in your niche, and writing down your business goals.
PLI Chronicle | From Allyship to Abandon-Ship: How Do We Stop the Cycle?
Break the cycle of broken promises and performative allyship by challenging the mindset that diversity takes away from those in power.
PLI Chronicle | Trial by Fire: Reflections on Having a Baby and Trying a Case in the Same Year
Challenges and lessons learned from balancing being a new parent and preparing for a trial.
PLI Current | Improving Decision-Making by Reducing Bias: The Big 5 Biases and 2 Strategies to Interrupt Them
Increase diverse contact and incorporate implementation intentions to counteract the negative impact of unconscious biases on decision-making.
PLI Chronicle | DEI Is Not DOA
Despite legal threats and challenges to DEI initiatives, organizations should remain focused on creating inclusive workplace systems and processes.
PLI Current | Including Neurodivergent Employees in a Dynamic Workforce
Hiring neurodivergent individuals can help organizations improve problem-solving and enhance innovation as well as individual and community well-being.
