Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging of the New York City Bar Association

To torund out Pride Month and keep the conversation going, ODEIB's Mary Ellen LaRosa sat down with LGBTQ+ Rights Committee Co-Chair Hayley Gorenberg to discuss the vital topic of creating inclusive environments. During the conversation, they delve into the underlying social forces – e.g. professionalism, heteronormativity, cis sexism, ableism – and their roots in white supremacy. We can all train ourselves to recognize and interrupt dynamics of exclusion in order to produce more inclusive environments. And we can all learn to spot the gaps in understanding the are a byproduct of our privileges, as well as learn to own and correct our mistakes without defensiveness. Doing this work can be a process of growth and creativity! It’s not all blame and shame. We encourage you all to listen, reflect, and share your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/eSc-4RjR #InclusiveWorkplaces #DEIB #Allyship #NewYorkCityBarAssociation

Making an impact is easier than ever! Just set it and forget it with ODEIB’s donation subscription option. Visit the link below or reach out to Mary Ellen at mellenlarosa@nycbar.org for more information. https://lnkd.in/gtDr4U3d #TMSLIP2024 #powerthepipeline #diversityequityinclusionbelonging

The rights of the LGBTQ+ community are at risk, with landmark decisions like Obergefell v. Hodges under threat. Learn the latest on the issue and how we can support each other. Stand in solidarity and ensure that LQBTQ+ rights are protected! 🏳️🌈✨ #nycbardiversity #ODEIB #pride #equity #inclusion #diversity

In observance of Gun Violence Awareness Month this June, we come together to advocate for change and honor those affected by violence. Let's raise our voices, spread awareness, and work towards a safer, more compassionate future. Together, we can make a difference.

Loeb Leadership brings this important dialogue to the table. In this panel dialogue, we will explore the recurring pattern of short-lived allyship, from initial enthusiasm to exhausted retreat in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We will cover the most recent example of this cycle, beginning with the resurgence of DE&I commitments across various sectors following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. This pattern echoes many historical instances where progress for different marginalized communities was abruptly reversed due to political shifts or societal resistance. We will discuss the persistent cycle of broken promises and performative allyship that fails to create lasting change. The deeper question is why this cycle persists, and how today’s leaders should seek informed strategies and remain committed to genuine inclusivity, especially as newer generations enter the workforce with strong support for DE&I values. The panel will propose action items to be implemented going forward to increase inclusion under the current environment, with the goal of breaking the cycle. Register for this event at the link below: https://lnkd.in/e6WSCPEv #allyship #virtualevent #dei #diversityequityinclusionbelonging

ODEIB's 21 Day Antiracism Challenge is NOW LIVE! Whether you're taking this work on for the first time or revisiting the challenge, join us in amplifying and normalizing the antiracist narrative. Together, we will make a more equitable future. Check out the link below to get started: https://lnkd.in/eRpj_jSV #antiracismchallenge #antiracist #diversityequityinclusionbelonging

Join the City Bar for a thought-provoking fireside chat with women general counsel on how they navigate the pressing issues their organizations face, from evaluating the transformative impact of AI and safeguarding data privacy, to championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in the current environment. This conversation promises to be a dynamic exploration of the challenges and opportunities shaping the legal landscape today. Register for this in-person event at the link below: https://lnkd.in/e7nTjv76 #womengeneralcounsel #inpersonevent #firesidechat #diversityequityinclusionbelonging

Shopping Event starts TOMORROW & FRIDAY! Thursday, May 30th: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 31st: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Venue: City Bar Building, 42 W. 44th Street, NYC (2nd Floor, CLE Center) Don't miss out on purchasing high-end clothes at accessible prices! Your participation will directly benefit the Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship program, providing stipends and expanding opportunities for high school students. Let’s come together to create opportunities for the next generation of legal professionals. We can’t wait to see you there! SHARE and SPREAD THE WORD! We want to be sure everyone and anyone attends the shopping event! #accessibleprices #thirftshop #ODEIBMarketPlace #ShopForACause

Join ODEIB this June for a Lunch-n-Learn series on all things Pride! We’ll explore the City Bar’s impact on marriage equality, delve into the art of inclusive language, and learn tenets of an inclusive workplace for our LGBTQIA+ friends & co-workers. Register using the link below: https://lnkd.in/eiTRP289 #pride2024 #inclusiveworkplace #lgbtqrepresentation #diversityequityinclusionbelonging

The City Bar is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to the upcoming Basic Mediation Training program in an effort to encourage diverse attorneys to consider adding Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to their practices. This program is approved under Part 146 of the Rules of the Chief of the Chief Administrative Judge and satisfies the training requirements of many local court ADR panels. Note that attendance at all four days of the program is required. The program will run in-person at the City Bar following dates/times: Monday & Tuesday, July 15 & 16, 2024 and Monday & Tuesday, July 22 & 23, 2024 9am – 5pm If you would like to be considered for the scholarship, please see the link below and upload a brief statement of interest and your resume by June 3. Questions may be directed to mellenalrosa@nycbar.org https://lnkd.in/eQaVNje3 #scholarship #mediation #basicmediation #alternativedisputeresolution #disputeresolution #ADR #diversityequityinclusionbelonging #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging