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Internal Programming

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs strengthen our workplace and ensure a respectful and welcoming environment for all. They serve as a common thread throughout the organization to positively address potential biases and prejudices. This rich tapestry of programs has included:

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY ACROSS THE FIRM


Hispanic Heritage Month Guest Speaker

Justice Rebeca Huddle
Former Baker Botts Partner and Justice on the
Supreme Court of Texas

 
 


DEI Training Series: Intersectionality

Michelle Silverthorn
Diversity Speaker, Best Selling Author, CEO
and Founder of Inclusion Nation

 
 


DEI Training Series: Invisible Disabilities

Christina Irene
Hidden Disability Advocate, Speaker, Author

 
 

The Queens’ English: The Dictionary For LGBTQIA+ Lingo and Colloquial Phrases - Pride Month Guest Speaker

Chloe Davis
Author 

 Chloe Davis

Commemorating Memorial Day

Jan Scruggs
Founder and Creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

 Jan Scruggs

DEI Training Series: Communicating Across Difference

Paula T. Edgar, Esq.
Attorney, Host, and CEO

 
Paula Edgar 
 

Reproductive Justice - Women's History Month Guest Speaker

Melissa Murray
NYU Law Professor, Host, Legal Analyst

Melissa Murray 
 

The Life & Legacy of Lucy Stone - Women's History Month Guest Speaker

Steve Leifer
Retired Baker Botts Partner

Steve Leifer 
 

Raising Culturally Curious Kids

Bunmi Emenanjo
Attorney, Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur

 Bunmi Emenanjo
 

Celebrating Black History Month Guest Speaker

Rufus Cormier
Retired Baker Botts Partner

Rufus Cormier 

Native American Heritage Month Guest Speaker

Zonnie Gorman
Historian of the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, Consultant & Lecturer

 Zonnie Gorman

PROFILES OF LEADING WOMEN LAWYERS - WOMEN IN ACTION'S SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS SERIES:

Monica Karuturi
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
CenterPoint Energy

Monica Karuturi

Heather Bowman
Associate General Counsel, EHS
Koch Industries

Heather Bowman
Rebecca Lombard
Director of IP and Complex Litigation
Boehringer-Ingelheim
 
 Rebecca Lombard
Erika Singleton
Vice President, Global Chief IP Counsel
Entegris
Erika Singleton
Jennifer Tempesta
Partner
Baker Botts
 
Jennifer Tempesta 
Carina Antweil
Partner
Baker Botts
 
Carina Antweil 
Maggie Welsh
Partner
Baker Botts
 
 Maggie Welsh
Catriona Hatton
Partner
Baker Botts
 
Catriona Hatton 
Juliana Sersen
Partner
Baker Botts
 
 Juliana Sersen
Madeline McCune
Associate
Baker Botts
 
 
Madeline McCune 
 Teresa Jones
Associate
Baker Botts
Teresa Jones 
Joyce Adetutu
Partner
Baker Botts
Joyce Adetutu 
 Samia Broadaway
Partner
Baker Botts
Samia Broadaway