16th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession
The 16th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, organized by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), took place on August 9, 2024, at the Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel. This event aimed to foster dialogue among judges and attorneys about diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession.
The conclave featured a keynote address by Mary Smith, President of the American Bar Association, who discussed topics ranging from the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision to the state of Native Americans in the legal profession. The agenda included plenary sessions covering various aspects of diversity and inclusion, with speakers such as Denia S. Aiyegbusi, Caren M. Cook, and Valeria C. Williams.
Attendees had opportunities to engage in networking sessions, including the Excellence in Diversity Reception honoring sponsors. The event also featured exhibitors like the ABA Retirement Funds Program and the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, providing resources and information pertinent to diversity initiatives.
This conclave was designed for legal professionals committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within their practices and organizations. Participants gained insights into effective diversity management strategies and connected with peers dedicated to fostering an inclusive legal community.
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Speakers(17)
Alena M. Allen
Dean at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law School
Alena M. Allen serves as the Dean of LSU Paul M. Hebert Law School in Baton Rouge, LA.
Associate Justice Piper D. Griffin
Associate Justice at Louisiana Supreme Court
Associate Justice Piper D. Griffin serves on the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans, LA.
Caren M. Cook
Deputy General Counsel Legal and Business Affairs at Atlanta Hawks
Caren M. Cook is the Deputy General Counsel for Legal and Business Affairs at the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta, GA.
Demarcus J. Gordon
Conclave Co-Chair at Kelly Hart & Pitre
Demarcus J. Gordon serves as Conclave Co-Chair for the 16th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, representing Kelly Hart & Pitre in New Orleans, LA.
Denia S. Aiyegbusi
Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession Award Recipient at Deutsch Kerrigan LLP
Denia S. Aiyegbusi is the recipient of the Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession Award, representing Deutsch Kerrigan LLP in New Orleans, LA.
Esther G. Lander
Moderator at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP
Esther G. Lander is a Moderator for the 16th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, representing Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP in Washington, D.C.
Gregory F. Rouchell
Senior Vice President of Human Resources at New Orleans Saints & Pelicans
Gregory F. Rouchell is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for the New Orleans Saints & Pelicans in New Orleans, LA.
Jeffrey T. Frederick
Trial Consultant at Jeffrey Frederick Trial Consulting Services
Jeffrey T. Frederick is a trial consultant at Jeffrey Frederick Trial Consulting Services in Charlottesville, VA.
John C. Brittain
Professor of Law at UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
John C. Brittain is a Professor of Law at UDC David A. Clarke School of Law in Washington, D.C.
Julian Posada, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor at American Studies Program, Yale University
Julian Posada, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the American Studies Program at Yale University in New Haven, CT.
Kristen D. Amond
LSBA Young Lawyers Division Chair, 2024-2025 at Kristen Amond, LLC
Kristen D. Amond is the LSBA Young Lawyers Division Chair for 2024-2025, representing Kristen Amond, LLC in New Orleans, LA.
Lindsey A. Cheek
Attorney at The Cheek Law Firm LLC
Lindsey A. Cheek is an attorney at The Cheek Law Firm LLC in New Orleans, LA.
Mary Smith, J.D.
President at American Bar Association
Mary Smith, J.D., serves as the President of the American Bar Association in Washington, D.C.
Monica M. Vela-Vick
Conclave Co-Chair at Phelps Dunbar, L.L.P.
Monica M. Vela-Vick is a Conclave Co-Chair for the 16th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, representing Phelps Dunbar, L.L.P. in Baton Rouge, LA.
Susan R. Laporte
Conclave Chair at Kuchler Polk Weiner, L.L.C.
Susan R. Laporte is the Conclave Chair for the 16th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, representing Kuchler Polk Weiner, L.L.C. in New Orleans, LA.
Valeria C. Williams
Vice President, General Counsel at Tennessee Titans
Valeria C. Williams serves as Vice President and General Counsel for the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, TN.
Wayne J. Lee
Moderator at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, LLC
Wayne J. Lee is a Moderator for the 16th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, representing Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, LLC in New Orleans, LA.
Event Details
- Date
- March 24, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New Orleans, United States
- Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel
- Pricing
- $110 - $135
- Audience
- Legal professionals committed to advancing diversity and inclusion
- CLE Credits
- 5.0 CLE Credit Hours