New York Symposium on the State of Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
April 14, 2015 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM at HSBC, 452 Fifth Street, New York, NY

Board Member Stuart Alderoty of HSBC opens the Symposium:

Mark Hargis represents the Premier Sponsor The Claro Group:

IILP CEO Sandra Yamate discusses the general diversity data and statistics:

Brian Winterfeldt of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP discusses LGBT diversity in the legal profession:

Jennifer Zimmerman of Morgan Stanley advises the audience on how to create a successful Women's Initiative:

Elizabeth Espín Stern of Mayer Brown LLP encourages attorneys to stay true to their inner voice and embrace their cultural identity:

Richard Meade of Prudential Financial, Inc. discusses the life cycle of diversity programs:

Jamie Sinclair of Goldstein Rikon Rikon & Houghton, P.C. discusses generational differences among female attorneys:

Jen Won, Law Clerk to Hon. Larry Alan Burns of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, discusses her perspective on navigating the legal profession as a non-native English speaker:

E. Macey Russell of Choate Hall & Stewart discusses the decline in African-American partners at law firms:

Panel discussion on diversity initiatives that work and do not work, moderated by Sharon Jones of Jones Diversity, Inc. Panelists include Simon Des-Etages of HSBC, Lorraine McGowen of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, and Daniel Winterfeldt of CMS Cameron-McKenna

Twins Brian (left) and Daniel (right) Winterfeldt enjoy the Symposium: