In the wake of the deaths of George Floyd and Breanna Taylor, and the protests that followed, business leaders across the country are more focused than ever on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In a recent podcast for the Legal Marketing Association, Julie Holton, Founder and Principal Strategist of mConnexions, interviewed Gia Altreche, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Newmeyer Dillion, and Dr. Laura Quiros, Trauma-Informed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant at Coston Consulting.
“Diversity, equity, and inclusion have been modern-day buzzwords that now are changing law firm practices,” said Julie Holton.
So how can firms build a framework that supports (DEI)…
“I'm not asking much, just a token really, a trifle! What I want from you is - your voice. ” -Ursula the Sea Witch
Do you remember watching the classic Disney movie The Little Mermaid and seeing Princess Ariel give up her voice to become human? While it may have seemed like a good trade at the time, she quickly realized she gave up a precious part of not just communication, but her soul. Watching her flounder to express herself, go on a first date, and let the man she loves know he’s been brainwashed…