NYC Bar Diversity Leadership Program Puts Associates at the Helm (Bloomberg Law)
Bloomberg Law, April 27, 2017
NYC Bar Diversity Leadership Program Puts Associates at the Helm
“The New York City Bar Association is gearing up for a summer leadership training program that hopes to put diversity and inclusion tools in the hands of those who might need it most: associates. Over the course of five Fridays this summer, 50 associates, ranging in experience from fourth years to eighth years, will convene for the inaugural Associate Leadership Institute, a series of training and networking programs hosted by the City Bar’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion. The program was developed to address the high attrition rates of women and people of color in Big Law, according to Gabrielle Brown, head of the New York City Bar’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion. Through keynotes and workshops, associates will learn about topics including executive presence and communication skills; networking, mentorship and sponsor relationships; personal brand building; rainmaking and business development; and career planning. The program is co-sponsored by the Council of Urban Professionals and the Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS) Program.”
