Diversity Lab

I’m excited to moderate a timely discussion at the 2025 Intellectual Property Institute, hosted by USC Gould Continuing Legal Education (CLE), and featuring a truly impressive panel! We look forward to seeing you at our session, “Better, Stronger, Smarter: Building Diverse Teams to Win in Today's Evolving Landscape,” on March 18 at 8:00 am. Learn more about this fantastic CLE event here:?https://gould.law/IPI?#USCLawIP

Thank you to Diversity Lab for inviting me to kick of 2025 with this centering and surprisingly humorous and relatable discussion. If you're wondering where to get started learning about intersectionality and disability in the work place, start here. I remember the first time I heard the word "intersectionality" (my freshmen women and gender studies class at Bucknell University). I especially remember a time when I was able-bodied and there were no conversations happening around me about disability. This webinar is a good place to start and totally inviting to all education levels. Incredible work again by Diversity Lab. John Iino Courtney A. Munnings Caren Ulrich Stacy Evelyn Clark

"Don’t be so focused on lawyering that you forget about ‘human-ing.’" That was the big theme at last week’s Mansfield Client Forum, where 450+ partners from Mansfield firms and legal departments gathered for a unique professional development opportunity. The Client Forum gives newly promoted partners from all backgrounds a rare chance to hear directly from legal department leaders about what they truly value in their outside counsel relationships. What did these Mansfield partners learn from legal department leaders? ? They Experience FOMO!: Legal department leaders genuinely appreciate your touchpoints—whether it’s knowledge sharing, horizon scanning, or event invitations—and want to be included. These touchpoints build trust, strengthen relationships, and keep you top of mind. Top Tip: Engage with them, even when there’s no active work! ? They Want You To Learn Their Vocabulary: Every business has its own culture and jargon. If you want to increase your credibility with a client, then learn their language, practice it, and show them that you understand their world. Top Tip: Show clients you know their business by speaking their language and meeting them where they are. ? They Want Your Ideas, Not Just Your War Stories: Junior partners should not shy away from sharing their ideas and bringing new perspectives to clients. You may not have decades of experience, but your points of view and creativity are valuable. Top Tip: Clients want to see your curiosity and problem-solving. Show them you're thinking about their business by offering solutions, not just recounting past wins. A huge thank you to our incredible panelists and participants for sharing their insights! #Mansfield #ClientRelationships #LawFirmLeadership #BusinessDevelopment #LegalDepartments #JuniorPartners

We are proud to announce that Goldberg Segalla is participating in this year’s Mansfield Client Forum, presented by Diversity Lab. In recognition of our Mansfield Certification, our attorneys have a unique opportunity to connect with in-house counsel leaders, all while creating a more inclusive legal profession. Mansfield is a comprehensive certification process designed to ensure diverse talent has a fair and equitable opportunity at every stage, including recruitment, client pitches, recognitions, promotions, and leadership positions. Our continued participation in the Mansfield program demonstrates Goldberg Segalla’s commitment to championing historically underrepresented lawyers – including women, underrepresented racial and ethnic lawyers, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities.

March is Women's History Month, and we're continuing our celebration of legal trailblazers who paved the way for diversity and inclusion. Today we honor Arabella Mansfield, the first female lawyer in the U.S. Her groundbreaking achievement didn't just break barriers; it paved the way for generations of women in law. Mansfield's legacy directly inspired Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule Certification, a program dedicated to increasing diversity in law firm leadership. At Waldon Adelman, we're proud to be Mansfield Rule Certified, demonstrating our commitment to building a more equitable legal profession. #WomensHistoryMonth #MansfieldRuleCertified #LegalDiversity #Leadership #LawFirm

We are incredibly grateful to our panelists for sharing their powerful lived experiences during our recent webinar on Disability and Intersectional Social Identities, which is part of our ongoing Disability Inclusion Webinar series. Intersectionality reminds us that our identities are multifaceted and that true inclusion means recognizing and valuing the unique perspectives of these intersecting identities. When we create environments where everyone feels supported and respected, we unlock the full potential of individuals and teams. In this thought-provoking discussion facilitated by Courtney A. Munnings at Diversity Lab, our panelists shared their personal journeys, highlighting the importance of empathy, advocacy, and allyship in the workplace and beyond. Their stories underscored the need for workplaces to be not only accessible but also deeply understanding of the diverse experiences of people with disabilities. A huge thank you to our incredible panelists: - Catherine A. (She/Her), CEO of Fierce Hope Patient Advocacy & Consulting - Evelyn Clark (She/Her), International Trade Associate at Thompson Coburn - Trevor J. Hardy (He/Him), Shareholder at Littler Your courage and insights are inspiring, and your contributions are helping to drive meaningful change in the legal profession and beyond. If you missed the webinar, you can find the full discussion here: https://hubs.ly/Q037RhtV0 Learn more about our Disability Inclusion Commitments: https://hubs.ly/Q037RkLN0 #DisabilityInclusion #Intersectionality #LegalProfession #Inclusion #Advocacy

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