A lot has and is changing in the landscape around DEI. But, as ample research has proven, and as many leaders understand, DEI brings with it many benefits that cannot be discounted, while its absence or elimination threatens to lower standards. Ultimately, DEI values and principles are not going to go away. Still, that doesn’t mean we should be passive and simply hope that eventually we’ll see a good outcome. It’s more important than ever that we apply our legal acumen and training to discern what is or is not legal and what is a response to fearmongering.
Therefore, IILP is offering a series of programming in London April 28-May 1, 2025, where we’ll be discussing DEI in a global environment.
The program is being offered free of charge. Seating is limited.
Space is very limited - reserve your seat now! This program is open to lawyers and legal professionals from IILP’s Visionary Partner, Partner, and Ally organizations. Not from a supporting organization? Apply to attend. (Include name, email address, employer, why you are interested in attending.)
A broad overview of the agenda for the week is as follows:
Monday, April 28:
The Brave New World of Post-Pandemic DEI: A Summit on DEI in Multinational Law Offices
This daylong summit will feature speakers from multinational law firms and corporations examining how DEI has changed since or because of the Covid19 Pandemic, new challenges to DEI that have resulted, and the strategies and cooperative European and North American efforts that might be applied and elevated.
Tuesday, April 29 Free Day
Wednesday, April 30
Stephen Denyer Memorial DEI Roundtable Discussions
Roundtable discussions around DEI issues in an international legal profession. Each roundtable will last 75 minutes.
Topics for Discussion:
- · Disability Diversity in the Legal Profession
- · Racial Diversity in the Legal Profession
- · Generational Diversity in the Legal Profession
- · Women in the Legal Profession
GOOD Guys (presented with NCWBA)
GOOD Guys is a program of the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations (“NCWBA”) that is designed to break the impasse in women’s advancement in the legal profession by engaging men in the conversation. This session will be open to the public.
Thursday, May 1
Asian Lawyers and Legal Professionals in Europe and North America: Achieving Professional Success When You’re a Racial Minority
A daylong conference with a late afternoon livestream session exploring similarities, differences, and opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and mutual support by and for lawyers of Asian ancestry in Europe and North America.
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Attendees will be responsible for their own travel costs and accommodations but there is no cost for your organization to participate in the programs. To confirm your organization’s participation, please provide the names, emails, and office locations of your attendees. We’ll select speakers to lead some of the discussions from team members who will be attending.
If you have any questions, please let us know at Info@theIILP.com.
