Diversity in the Profession Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association

?? Panel Preview – Women Leadership in the Law We’re excited to present Women Leadership in the Law, a powerful panel at the 2025 LACBA Diversity & Inclusion Conference. This discussion will highlight the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of women leaders in the legal profession. ?? Gain insights on advancing women’s leadership in law ?? Learn how firms can better support gender equity Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! #WomenInLaw #DiversityAndInclusion #LACBA #DEI

?? Sponsor Shoutout! We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for their unwavering support of the 2025 LACBA Diversity & Inclusion Conference. These firms are making a real impact in promoting diversity and equity in the legal community: ?? Gold Sponsors: Greenberg Glusker LLP and Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP ?? Silver Sponsors: Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, Foley Mansfield, Rick McNeil ?? Bronze Sponsors: Alternative Resolution Centers (ARC), Athene, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C., JAMS, Kutak Rock, Loeb & Loeb LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright, Winston & Strawn LLP, Withersworldwide ?? Supporter: Sultan & Sultan Thank you for your commitment! #LACBA #DEI #DiversityInLaw #LegalProfession

?? Why This Conference Matters Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords—they are essential to building a fair and just legal system. The 2025 LACBA Diversity & Inclusion Conference will tackle pressing issues, including: -- The History of Segregation and Discrimination in the Law: Avoiding Recurrences in the Present Day -- Women Leadership in the Law -- The Status of Transgender Rights and Litigation in Los Angeles and in the United States Be part of the conversation and help move the legal profession forward! #LACBA #DiversityAndInclusion #LegalInnovation #DEI

????Speaker Spotlight – Rob Bonta We’re thrilled to announce that Rob Bonta, California’s Attorney General, will be speaking at the 2025 LACBA Diversity & Inclusion Conference! As the first Filipino American to serve as California Attorney General, Rob Bonta has been a trailblazer in advocating for marginalized communities and championing justice. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear his insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s legal landscape. ?? Date: April 25, 2025 ?? Location: Loyola Law School #LACBA #DEI #DiversityInLaw #LegalProfession

?? Don’t Miss This! The Diversity in the Profession Section is excited to co-sponsor an incredible Trusts & Estates career panel happening TOMORROW! ??? Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 ? Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM PT ?? Where: Virtual ? What You’ll Learn: Join experienced Trusts & Estates practitioners from diverse backgrounds as they share: ? How they broke into T&E law ? How they built and grew their practices ? What they love about this rewarding area of law ? The challenges and changes they’re navigating in the field ?? Why This Matters: The Diversity Outreach Committee of the Trusts & Estates Section was created to address the disparity within the T&E legal community. This program is a great opportunity for young attorneys and law students to explore a meaningful and dynamic practice area. ??? Speakers Include: ? Vivian L. Thoreen | Holland & Knight LLP ? Gloria K. Park | Law Office of Gloria K. Park ? Edward Navarro | Navarro Law Firm ? Boutros Imad | Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. ? Lynda Chung | Valensi Rose, PLC ? Sonya Sultan | Sultan & Sultan ? Eric Tokuyama ? Beti Bergman | Peninsula Law ?? Get ready to be inspired and gain valuable insights from top leaders in the field! #TrustsAndEstates #DiversityInLaw #LACBA #RepresentationMatters #LegalCareers #InclusionInLaw #Mentorship #YoungAttorneys

We are so excited to announce our current sponsors for our 2025 Diversity Conference! These impactful firms across Los Angeles are doing important work in promoting and advocating the work of exceptional attorneys across the industry. We are grateful for the continued support of Alternative Resolution Centers (ARC), Athene Law LLP, Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Foley Mansfield, Greenberg Glusker LLP, Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C., JAMS, Kutak Rock, Loeb & Loeb LLP, Rick McNeil, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright, Sultan & Sultan, Winston & Strawn LLP, WITHERS BERGMAN LLP.

?? Attention Lawyers and Law Students! The Diversity in the Profession Section is proud to co-sponsor an exciting and insightful program for anyone interested in Trusts & Estates law! ? What to Expect: Trusts and estates practitioners from diverse backgrounds will share their journeys—how they became T&E lawyers, built their practices, what they love about the field, and the challenges they face. ?? Why This Matters: The Diversity Outreach Committee of the Trusts & Estates Section was created to address the disparity within the T&E legal community. This program introduces young attorneys and law students to this fascinating and meaningful area of practice, where representation is critical. ??? Featured Speakers: ? Vivian L. Thoreen | Holland & Knight LLP ? Gloria K. Park | Office of Gloria K. Park ? Edward Navarro | Navarro Law Firm ? Boutros Imad | Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. ? Lynda Chung | Valensi Rose, PLC ? Sonya Sultan | Sultan & Sultan ? Eric Tokuyama ? Beti Bergman | Peninsula Law ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from top practitioners and explore a rewarding legal career! Tue, March 25, 2025 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM PT Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3Gkd68g #DiversityInLaw #TrustsAndEstates #RepresentationMatters #LACBA #DEI #LegalCareers #Mentorship #YoungAttorneys #InclusionInLaw

We are so excited to be hosting the discussion "Conscious Inclusion in the Workplace and Beyond" TODAY at 12:15PM! Come join us to hear Catrice Monson and Hon. Elizabeth L. Bradley lead a candid and energizing discussion about implicit bias and innovative strategies for implementing conscious inclusion in the legal workplace and beyond the workplace, such as in leadership and community activities. Ms. Monson's work focuses on the intersections of workplace belonging and engagement and diversity, equity and inclusion. She and Groupfully help companies create engaging, relevant and fun work place learning strategy that drive a company's culture, mission and values. Details: Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 12:15 - 1:15 P.M. Location: LACBA Zoom Webinar CLE: 1.0 Hrs of Implicit Bias Credit Price: FREE CLE+ Member, $45.00 Section Member, $55.00 LACBA Members, $65.00 Non-Member REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gtZT5J-e

?? Save the Date! Mark your calendars! The 2025 LACBA Diversity & Inclusion Conference, co-sponsored by Loyola Law School, is just around the corner! ?? ?? Date: April 25, 2025 ?? Location: Loyola Law School This year’s conference will dive into crucial topics such as: ? The Case for Optimism: Doubling Down on DEI in the Legal Workforce, Workplace, and Marketplace ? Women Leadership in the Law ? Diversity in the Judiciary ? The Status of Transgender Rights and Litigation Stay tuned for speaker highlights and registration details! #LACBA #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI #LegalCommunity

?? Conscious Inclusion in the Workplace and Beyond ?? Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking webinar that dives into implicit bias and strategies for fostering conscious inclusion in the legal workplace, leadership, and community! ?? Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 ?? Time: 12:15 - 1:15 P.M. ?? Location: LACBA Zoom Webinar ?? CLE Credit: 1.0 Hour (Implicit Bias Credit) ?? Featured Speaker: Catrice Monson, Groupfully – A leader in workplace belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. ???? Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth L. Bradley, Los Angeles Superior Court ?? Registration Details: Register through LACBA, at this link: https://lnkd.in/gtZT5J-e Zoom links will be sent 2 hours before the event. To receive CLE credit, participants must join via Zoom (not phone). #DEI #ConsciousInclusion #ImplicitBias #CLEWebinar #LegalProfession #ProfessionalDevelopment