ABA YLD Summit - Diversity: The Next Generation

ABA YLD Summit
Diversity: The Next Generation

The ABA YLD diversity summit, Diversity: The Next Generation, attracted approximately 175 attendees from all racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, and disability backgrounds. The Washington, DC event, cosponsored by relevant outside groups and all ABA diversity entities, sparked conversations that we hope will allow people to become more comfortable dealing with diversity in the workplace and will provide them with solutions for the related issues. The ABA YLD plans to update its online diversity toolkit, and to formulate a diversity training manual based on the information gathered during the event. Please continue to submit your diversity stories.

Summit Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.	Welcome and Summit Overview Speakers: Justin A. Goldstein, ABA YLD Chair and C. Erica White, ABA YLD Diversity Director
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.	Keynote Address Speaker: Maureen A. McGinnity, Chief Diversity Partner, Foley & Lardner, Milwaukee, WI
9:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Roundtable Discussions Session #1 Each round table group will review diversity vignettes from real-life scenarios. Groups will discuss and articulate additional ways to address the situational issues.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch and Roundtable Discussions Session # 2 Topics include: What can law firms and legal departments do to create an environment of inclusiveness within their firm and the profession? How can we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to become lawyers and succeed in the profession? How can young lawyer bar organizations create an inclusive environment in their organizations and the profession? How can ABA entities create an inclusive environment and promote diversity within their leadership?
1:00 – 1:25 p.m.	Wrap-up and Closing Remarks C. Erica White, ABA YLD Diversity Director
1:30 p.m.	Adjourn

Summit Toolbox

Access the online toolbox for resources to increase diversity in the profession, including use of the term diversity, statistics, programs, research and outreach.

YLD Summit Homepage

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Sponsor

Diversity Summit Co-sponsors

ABA Center on Diversity

ABA Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law

ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity

ABA Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

ABA Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities

Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)

National Asian-Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)

National Bar Association, Inc.

National Lesbian & Gay Law Association (NLGLA)