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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:

Cultural Celebrations Across the Firm:

 Juneteenth Guest Speaker

Dr. Ashley Farmer
Award Winning Historian & Associate Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies & History at The University of Texas at Austin
Ashley Farmer 
 Memorial Day Guest Speaker

Sergeant Major Michael Grinston
Highest Ranking Enlisted Soldier in the U.S. Army & Principle Advisor to the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the U.S. Army
Michael Grinston
 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Guest Speaker

Lori Bannai
Professor Emerita & Director Emerita of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law & Equality
Lori Bannai
 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Guest Speaker

Don Tamaki
Senior Counsel at Minami Tamaki L.L.P.
 Donald Tamaki

 Women in Action London Guest Speaker

Naomi Sesay
Television & Media Commentator, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate

Naomi Sesay
Women in Action London Guest Speaker

Keegan Hirst
Former Professional Rugby Player, LGBTQ+ Advocate
 Keegan Hirst

Hispanic Heritage Month Guest Speaker

Jose Hernandez
NASA Astronaut

Jose Hernandez

Black History Month Guest Speaker

Melissa Harris-Perry
TV Host, Political Commentator, Professor, Writer

Melissa Harris-Perry

Women's History Month Guest Speaker

Kori Carew
Attorney, TedX Speaker, Community Builder

 Kori Karew

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Guest Speaker

Richard Liu
Journalist, News Anchor, Author

 Richard Liu

LGBTQ+ Pride Month Guest Speaker

Nicholas Guillory
Tyrone Garner Memorial Law Fellow, Lambda Legal

 Nicholas Guillory

Diversity Thought Leadership Speaker Series:

Memorial Day Commemoration

Mr. Khizr Khan
Constitutional Rights Advocate, Muslim American Patriot, Gold Star Parent

 Khizr Khan

Transition Guidelines Rollout

Dréya St. Clair
Speaker, Advocate, Purpose Driven Strategist, Diversity Champion

Dreya St Clair

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