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Introducing Legal QuickCaps<\/h3><\/div>
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This blog is part of our on-going Legal QuickCaps series \u2015 short and sweet content recapping Consilio\u2019s virtual events and webinars. <\/em><\/p>\n

In this blog, we recap a webinar event discussing the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the corporate environment. Below we highlight the best practices for success from legal experts across the industry.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Legal<\/a>The webinar, What\u2019s Next in Legal Diversity<\/a>, moderated by Doug Ventola, Managing Director, Consilio, features Ed Blakemore, Assistant General Counsel, Rockwell Automation; Vanessa Lozzi, Senior Technology and Litigation Support Administrator, Flagstar Bank; and Maureen O\u2019Neill, Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement, Consilio. As the panelists discuss their strategies and future D&I plans, they gather for the same goal. Spearheaded by the American Bar Association\u2019s Resolution 113, they aim to direct the greater percentages of legal services to diverse attorneys. As a result, Rockwell and Flagstar Bank, in addition to over 100 other companies, have taken the pledge to work toward creating and expanding D&I opportunities. It is noteworthy that successfully incorporating D&I into an organization\u2019s mission can be a complicated endeavor. Luckily, this webinar\u2019s panelists offer tips and tricks on how to effectively collect, track, and measure data that will not only benefit staff and clients but also improve the bottom line.<\/p>\n

The benefits of diversity at law firms<\/h2>\n

According to Ventola\u2019s findings, some of the benefits of a more diverse workforce include \u201chaving a happier workplace, a larger referral network, different ideas and perspectives, and it sends a message to your employees that diversity is a core value of the company.\u201d Not only does Blakemore agree but he also reveals one of the reasons why he thinks Rockwell can reap the benefits. \u201cTo be consistent,\u201d he says, \u201cwe think it is important for the people who represent us to mirror the people who buy our products.\u201d By effectively representing their customer\u2019s interests and backgrounds their team is ready to take on any matter. Not to mention, outside counsel partnerships are stronger and there is greater trust instilled in current and future clientele.<\/p>\n

What the commonly tracked diversity attributes are and how to track them<\/h2>\n

The commonly tracked diversity attributes include gender, race, disability, LGBTQ, and veteran status. While ideally all elements are monitored, according to Blakemore and Lozzi\u2019s data collections, gender and race tend to be the primary focus. This is because the other attributes involve employee self-disclosure as well as firm tracking, often resulting in non-representative samples so they are not monitored as closely. Another diversity component to consider tracking is one\u2019s job position. \u201cIt is the elephant in the room and change will not happen overnight,\u201d admits Lozzi as she reflects on the data revealing an overwhelming number of men holding partner positions. Therefore, her organization places a bigger emphasis on meeting diversity objectives across general matters rather than a particular position. Also, not all law firms are male-dominant and those that are, are not expected to be completely remodeled by tomorrow. Rather, the expectation is to recognize its D&I stance and have a plan for advancement.<\/p>\n

Regarding data collection, our panelists use a variation of e-billing and excel-template data collection and tracking systems. Additionally, both like to leverage\u00a0Sky Analytics<\/a> to better understand, track, and manage their outside legal spending while receiving robust diversity reporting capabilities. Blakemore speaks upon his experience with the platform by saying \u201cwhen we send out a questionnaire obtaining timekeeper data, the report melds with the bills we are paying, delivering a lot more data than we would have had otherwise.\u201d When reviewing the data in outside counsel evaluations, Blakemore and Lozzi agree it allows them to better understand how their professionals are meeting their diversity objectives.<\/p>\n

Committing to Diversity and Inclusion \u2013 how to start, maintain, and operationalize<\/h2>\n

When committing to D&I, one of the first things to consider is where the company falls on the Law Department Operational Maturity Chart. While \u2018basic\u2019 means no diversity involvement, \u2018intermediate\u2019 and \u2018advanced\u2019 involve data tracking, analysis, and active staffing efforts to support the advancement of diverse attorneys. The key takeaway from this webinar\u2019s section is, like Rockwell and Flagstar Bank, no one falls neatly into one category. The goal is for organizations to be aware of their current diversity focus and have a plan to improve.<\/p>\n

Secondly, earning a certification such as Mansfield reflects an organization\u2019s commitment towards D&I as it requires 30% of all women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+, and disabled individuals to be considered for leadership roles, equity partner promotions, and client pitch opportunities. Additionally, acquiring a NAMWOLF Membership, the National Association and Women Owned Law Firms, can help align diversity and inclusion objectives with outside partnerships.<\/p>\n

Lastly, it is important to operationalize diversity initiatives. Rockwell, for example, incorporates D&I into outside counsel guidelines through a diversity-focused evaluation form. Similarly, Flagstar Bank is planning on releasing a letter to their outside counsel that clarifies future expectations on working toward a more inclusive workforce.<\/p>\n

The future is diverse<\/h2>\n

Today, clients expect a certain level of commitment towards D&I by replacing systematic disadvantages with new opportunities to thrive and grow. Ranging from identifying diversity attributes and how to track them to what platforms to use and how to operationalize initiatives, this webinar<\/a> teaches us what to look for and how to get there. Aside from driving innovation, creativity, and trust between clients and partners, ultimately, those who continue to listen, learn, and implement, will be the future\u2019s D&I trailblazers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[125,2758,841,864],"tags":[2767,2768,2764,2765,2766],"yoast_head":"\nLegal QuickCap: What\u2019s Next in Diversity: Working Collaboratively to Measure, Report, and Improve Law Firm Diversity - Consilio.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This blog is part of our on-going Legal QuickCaps series as we discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the corporate environment.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/legal-quickcap-whats-next-in-diversity\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Legal QuickCap: What\u2019s Next in Diversity: Working Collaboratively to Measure, Report, and Improve Law Firm Diversity\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This blog is part of our on-going Legal QuickCaps series as we discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the corporate environment.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/legal-quickcap-whats-next-in-diversity\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Consilio.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-12-01T18:16:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-04-21T13:32:48+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FM0599_-_Social_-_Legal_QuickCaps_-_Next_In_Diversity_Working_Collaboratively_to_Measure_Report__Improve_Law_Firm_Diversity-1.png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/legal-quickcap-whats-next-in-diversity\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/legal-quickcap-whats-next-in-diversity\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/#\/schema\/person\/67a55940495af21f66947f8325e39ab1\"},\"headline\":\"Legal QuickCap: What\u2019s Next in Diversity: Working Collaboratively to Measure, Report, and Improve Law Firm Diversity\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-12-01T18:16:50+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-04-21T13:32:48+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/legal-quickcap-whats-next-in-diversity\/\"},\"wordCount\":1670,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/legal-quickcap-whats-next-in-diversity\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FM0599_-_Social_-_Legal_QuickCaps_-_Next_In_Diversity_Working_Collaboratively_to_Measure_Report__Improve_Law_Firm_Diversity-1.png\",\"keywords\":[\"analytics\",\"data\",\"diversity\",\"inclusion\",\"legal\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Blog\",\"Legal QuickCaps\",\"Maturing Law Department Operations\",\"Sky Analytics\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/legal-quickcap-whats-next-in-diversity\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.consilio.com\/legal-quickcap-whats-next-in-diversity\/\",\"name\":\"Legal QuickCap: What\u2019s Next in Diversity: Working Collaboratively to Measure, Report, and Improve Law Firm Diversity - 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