The Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership Summit is an annual event dedicated to exploring and addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) challenges within the legal sector. Organized by CenterForce, this summit provides a platform for legal professionals and industry leaders to exchange ideas, network, and learn about the latest trends and best practices in driving diversity.
The conference features engaging keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and informative breakout sessions covering topics such as driving inclusion through ESG initiatives, recruiting, developing, and retaining diverse talent, and methods for benchmarking DEI initiative success.
Attendees have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and legal professionals, participate in powerful discussions, gain fresh perspectives, and acquire practical strategies centered on empowering talent across socioeconomic lines, breaking down glass ceilings, and effectively navigating the evolving landscape of workplace diversity initiatives.
This summit is ideal for legal professionals, including Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Senior Counsel, and other legal executives who are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within their organizations and the broader legal community.
Speakers(10)
Donna Haddad
Vice President, Associate General Counsel at IBM Corporation
Donna Haddad serves as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at IBM Corporation.
Erica Longfield
Counsel at Allstate Insurance Company
Erica Longfield acts as Counsel for Allstate Insurance Company in its Law and Regulation Department, overseeing extra-contractual liability and coverage matters. She advises the company on risks related to casualty, property, and commercial claims across the country and manages high-exposure matters in litigation. Prior to joining Allstate, Erica was a Partner at Swanson, Martin, & Bell, LLP in Chicago.
Julie Mehta
Assistant General Counsel – Industrial at Ecolab
Julie Mehta serves as Assistant General Counsel – Industrial at Ecolab.
Kathleen Amuzu
Senior Counsel at CNA Insurance
Kathleen Amuzu is Senior Counsel for CNA Insurance in Chicago, Illinois, providing legal counsel on complex regulatory and compliance matters to various business units. She also provides legal support to CNA’s Long Term Care insurance group. Prior to joining CNA, Kathleen served as Assistant Counsel to the American Property & Casualty Insurers Association (APCIA).
Lisa Davis George
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at Invenergy
Lisa Davis George is Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Invenergy LLC, a leading global developer of renewable energy and clean power infrastructure. She provides strategic legal leadership across litigation, risk management, and corporate legal strategy in support of the company’s growth in wind, solar, and energy-storage projects.
Maggie Sklar
Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
Maggie Sklar advises clients on a wide array of regulatory, policy, compliance, and enforcement matters concerning derivatives, securities, blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital assets, and environmental-social-governance (ESG) issues. She has more than 15 years of legal and policy experience advising on financial institutions and financial markets, as well as years of senior-level government experience working for and with U.S. and international financial markets or prudential regulators.
Nashunda Williams
Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at JLL
Nashunda Williams is the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for JLL.
Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
Partner at Bartlit Beck LLP
Rebecca Weinstein Bacon tries and litigates complex cases for Fortune 500 clients. With over 20 years of experience, she has represented companies in pharmaceutical products liability claims, antitrust cases, consumer class actions, and commercial disputes. She is an expert legal strategist with extensive trial experience and business acumen to obtain the best possible settlements for her clients.
Robyn Frank
Diversity & General Counsel at CenterForce Conferences
Robyn Frank serves as Diversity & General Counsel at CenterForce Conferences.
William T. 'Toby' Eveland
Chicago Managing Partner at Saul Ewing LLP
Toby Eveland is the Managing Partner for Saul Ewing's Chicago Office, leading a team of more than 120 professionals handling litigation and transactional matters. He is a skilled litigator and trial advocate for clients involved in high-profile cases and complex business disputes. Toby is also a passionate civil rights advocate and previously served as Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association's Diversity Leadership Council.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Senior Counsel, and other legal executives.