Staying on Track: Workplace Diversity and Inclusion in the Midst of COVID-19

This timely panel presented the perspectives of senior members of large law firms, the federal and state government sectors, and general counsel on navigating the key questions of diversity and inclusion in today’s uncharted waters. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted diverse lawyers and diversity and inclusion efforts in the profession? And how do we stay on track and continue to make diversity a priority?

Moderator:

Sandra Yamate, CEO, Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession

Speakers:

Ricardo Anzaldua,  EVP and General Counsel, Freddie Mac
Zachary Carter, Former New York Corporation Counsel, EDNY US Attorney and Judge
Maria Melendez,  Chief Diversity Officer, Sidley Austin LLP
Joel Stern, CEO, National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms