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Fostering Diversity in the Law Firm: An Action Plan for Attorneys

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58 minutes
Alaina King Benford
With Alaina King R. Benford from King Benford Law Firm PLLC
Recorded May 05, 2025.
Product ID 100330

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Overview

Why Your Current DEI Efforts Aren't Working and What You Should Do Instead

“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” -Sundar Pichai

 

From enhanced client representation to improved employee engagement, the benefits of diversity in the legal workplace are widespread. Ever wonder what you can do to cultivate inclusion in your firm? In this concise guide, our distinguished faculty break down why your current diversity efforts aren't working, unveil the key to effective sponsorship and mentoring, and dole out tips for implementing a DEI plan tailored for long-term sustainability. Enough waiting - register today!

  • Uncover practical guidance for building an inclusive law firm culture.
  • Identify tactics for recruiting and retaining diverse legal professionals.
  • Formulate strategies for measuring and monitoring DEI progress.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. 3 Reasons Why Your Firm's Diversity Efforts Might Not Be Working
  2. Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Law Firm Culture
  3. The Key to Effective Mentoring, Sponsorship, and Allyship
  4. Proven Strategies for Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Diverse Attorneys
  5. Creating and Implementing a Sustainable DEI Action Plan
  6. The Secret Sauce for Measuring and Auditing DEI Progress

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Fostering Diversity in the Law Firm: An Action Plan for Attorneys

    1. 3 Reasons Why Your Firm's Diversity Efforts Might Not Be Working
    2. Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Law Firm Culture
    3. The Key to Effective Mentoring, Sponsorship, and Allyship
    4. Proven Strategies for Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Diverse Attorneys
    5. Creating and Implementing a Sustainable DEI Action Plan
    6. The Secret Sauce for Measuring and Auditing DEI Progress

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Alaina King R Benford
Alaina King R.
Benford
King Benford Law Firm PLLC
Speaker bio
Alaina King R Benford

Alaina King R. Benford

King Benford Law Firm PLLC
Alaina King Benford

is an attorney with Alaina King Benford Law Firm in Houston. She is a trial-tested litigator with nearly two decades of experience trying cases in state and federal courts. Clients of all sizes turn to Ms. King Benford as a trusted advisor based on her experience in multi-party cases involving complex disputes across a range of industries including the energy, mining, commodities and transportation sectors. She regularly represents and defends global energy companies, pipeline companies, municipal and transportation authorities in cases involving commercial disputes, pipeline and industrial safety, construction, eminent domain and condemnation, real estate and land use, and wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury matters arising from incidents on vessels, platforms and drilling rigs. Ms. King Benford is part of a small group of lawyers in Texas with extensive experience representing entities involved in acquiring easements, property and rights-of-way for large projects involving pipelines, water pipelines and transportation projects. She earned her B.B.A. degree from Texas Southern University and her J.D. degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Ms. King Benford is a member of the International Right of Way Association; American Bar Association; National Bar Association; Litigation Counsel of America, fellow; Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), fellow; Texas Bar Foundation, fellow; Texas Association of Defense Counsel; Houston Bar Association, Houston Lawyers Association; Houston Young Lawyers Foundation, fellow; and Association of Women Attorneys Foundation.

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