The Iron Horse Hotel
500 W Florida St., Milwaukee
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC WisconsinWednesday, November 20
The Iron Horse Hotel | 500 W Florida St., Milwaukee
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: Why an Inclusive Workplace is Critical
Join Baker McKenzie and the Association of Corporate Counsel Wisconsin Chapter for a networking reception and CLE panel discussion focused on Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace.
This program will address the critical role of diversity and inclusion in today's workplace and the potential legal ramifications of failing to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.
Topics will include:
- The benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Awareness of barriers to inclusion
- Leadership's role in cultivating a more inclusive work environment
- The potential legal ramifications of unconscious bias
- The components of an effective bias prevention program to mitigate legal risks
- Federal and recent WI-specific legislation affecting D&I
- Spotting trends from other states' legislative development
SPEAKERS
Marredia Crawford, North America Manager, Diversity and Inclusion, Baker McKenzie
Colton Long, Senior Associate, Employment and Compensation Group, Baker McKenzie
Beth Boyer-Ryan, Assistant General Counsel at American Family Insurance
TIMELINE
4:30 - 5:00 pm Check In
5:00 - 6:30 pm CLE and Q&A
6:30 - 7:30 pm Networking Reception
This program is approved for 1.5 Diversity/Inclusion Illinois CLE credits. Wisconsin CLE approval is pending.
To register, please contact: Anna Belova at anna.belova2@bakermckenzie.com
Speakers
Marredia Crawford, North America Manager, Diversity and Inclusion, Baker McKenzie
Colton Long, Senior Associate, Employment and Compensation Group, Baker McKenzie
Beth Boyer-Ryan, Assistant General Counsel at American Family Insurance