In recent years, firms and organizations have been more committed to building diverse and inclusive practices and policies. This has sparked countless conversations within the field and led to an internal look at the make-up of the legal profession. Many are asking, how do we reshape the legal sector to be more reflective of our society at large?
Organizations and firms have assessed their current position and are ready to put a strategy in place. Moving from thought to action is crucial; it requires commitment as well as clear plans of execution for the transition process. In this panel, you'll hear from industry leaders on how they successfully put strategies for equity, diversity and inclusion into effect – from inception of the idea through the implementation phase.
• Explore how to navigate the transition between thought and action when putting EDI strategies into practice
• Discuss how to build a clear plan of action and diverse and inclusive culture within your firm or organization
• Examine EDI strategies that build a strong, diverse talent pipeline and improve employee engagement
This program has been approved for one hour of CPD credits by the Law Society of British Columbia and 2.0 hours of EDI Professionalism by the Law Society of Ontario.
For enquiries, please contact soosyan.eng@keymedia.com
Duration
1 hour
Price
C$99.00
Language
English
OPEN TO
Everyone
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