Between 15-20% of the US population is neurodiverse. Neurodiversity is getting lots of attention, with more and more employers recognizing the benefits of diversity of thought and tapping into this talent pool. Our esteemed panel of experts—including neurodivergent attorneys—discusses what neurodivergent means for employers and the workplace, the unique skills and abilities that accompany it, and what businesses should be doing about it. The panelists address the business case for hiring neurodivergent lawyers, provide best practices for recruiting, hiring, and retaining neurodivergent lawyers, share their initiatives and lessons they have learned along the way, and discuss what a neuroinclusive workplace looks like.
October 05, 2023
Building a Neuroinclusive Legal Workplace: The Competitive Advantage of Diversity
Panelists
- Jonathan J. Andrews – Associate, Reed Smith
- Michelle DeVos – Attorney, Holland & Knight
- Mark S. Goldstein – Partner, Reed Smith
- Mackenzie Houck – Corporate Counsel, Microsoft
- Tarena Shanaberger – Senior Project Manager, Inclusive Hiring for People with Disabilities, Microsoft
Resources
GPSolo July/August 2023: Disabilities in Law and in Law Practice
Autism and Neurodiversity in Law Practice [CC]
Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals [Book]
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