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Increasing Diversity and Inclusion Through Engaged Corporate Counsel
Nathaniel Vitan, Cameron A. Smith, and Ephraim J. Pierre
10 pages

While minority and female representation in the legal community has increased in recent years, the numbers are still lagging. But there are several key steps corporate counsel can take to retain, develop, and promote diversity among in-house counsel.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion, Law Department Management, Corporate, Securities, and Governance
Region: United States
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My Take: Our Influence, Stronger Than Ever
Simon Fish
2 pages

In his final column as ACC board chair, Simon Fish reflects on how the association has grown and changed during his tenure.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, United States
Audience: CLO / GC
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A panel of experienced in-house Legal and HR professionals will lead an interactive, roundtable session covering advanced topics such as: implications of Ricci on affirmative action and efforts to mitigate/resolve disparate impact issues; linkages between general Diversity programs and OFCCP/AAP programs; labor law implications of employee networks; and, legal implications of metric targets and other common methods of inspiring/holding management accountable to lead diversity.

This Executive Report highlights key issues and takeaways discussed by Canadian General Counsel during a session in Montreal on the CLO's Role in Government Relations and External Affairs.

What's new? There are more diversity activities than ever, come to this workshop to find one that fits your needs. What's now? Despite the economy, the business case for diversity has been made and is not going to go away. What's next? Here, an assessment of strategies that are working to engage younger constituencies will be given –– bring to the discussion your best strategies. While Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) diversity is the new kid on the block, this demographic represents the future of the profession.

There are now four generations of lawyers at work on your corporate matters. This presentation and panel discussion on generational differences in the legal profession will be an informative and interactive opportunity to learn exactly what the different generations are, how they differ in work styles and perspectives, the interesting challenges that arise when they interact and ways in which organizations can leverage the creativity that arises from generational diversity.

Practical tips on creating a plan to attract and retain diverse employees.

A presentation on how diversity affects retention decisions.

Our experienced panelists will discuss legal issues associated with conducting pre-hire screening, including a discussion of how to manage testing programs post-Ricci, how to respond to the recent focus by regulators and legislators on limiting criminal background checks and credit checks, and how to conduct contingent offer medical evaluations.

This Executive Report highlights key issues and takeaways discussed by General Counsel during a session in Atlanta on 'Managing the Global Law Department.'

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