Professional Development Sometimes We Need to Let Go to Break Through By Angela Winfield To make progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal field, eliminating familiar processes and procedures that may no longer be effective might be necessary.
Diversity & Inclusion CWP Continues Collaborating on Projects Related to Gender Equity By Maureen Mulligan Communication and collaboration are key to understanding differences and creating a pathway to change for gender equity.
Diversity & Inclusion Nominations Now Open for 2022 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards Nominations for the 2022 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards are being accepted now through late January.
Diversity & Inclusion Upcoming Webinar: Workplace Caregiver Challenge and Its Impact on Wealth—October 21 The Commission on Women in the Profession will hold a webinar on challenges caregivers face on October 21.
Bias & Discrimination Gritty Teams Survey Remains Open Through October A new survey is available that measures the effectiveness of gritty, growth mindset–oriented teams to explore how leaders and team members can encourage, nurture, and develop these traits in the team context.
Bias & Discrimination GOOD Guys and Men in the Mix: Young Lawyers Edition Webinar Held August 12 A recent CWP webinar explored how the next generation of male lawyers can step up allyship for women lawyers and other diverse members of the profession.
Bias & Discrimination Webinar Addressing Motherhood and Caregiving Bias in the Legal Profession Held July 28 The Commission hosted a webinar in July on dismantling the systemic barriers to equity and the perpetuation of bias regarding mothers who are also caregivers.
Bias & Discrimination October Is National Disability Employment Awareness Month The ABA is participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and educate them about the value of a diverse workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.
