Having a diverse organisation is a strength both inside a firm and externally with client relationships.
An important, yet often times overlooked, aspect of diversity are members of invisible underrepresented groups who are only identified through self-reporting.
Invisible diversities can include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, FIGLI (first generation, limited income), veterans, religion. This session will discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals with an invisible diversity and how law firms can provide a supportive environment for members of an invisible diverse class.
This session will also consider how the unique experiences of these underrepresented groups are an asset to a law firm both internally and with client relationships.
Moderator
Dr. MaryAnne Armstrong
Managing Partner, Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch (US)
FICPI Study & Work Committee (CET), Reporter - Group 3 International Patents
Speakers
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Dr. Hannah Brown
Partner, Davies Collison Cave (AU) -
Prof. Laura Heymann
James G. Cutler Professor of Law, William & Mary Law School (US) -
Susan E. McGahan
Assistant Vice President - Senior Legal Counsel, AT&T (US)