Reed Smith’s annual Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Summit is an innovative gathering of inside and outside counsel, and D&I thought leaders, designed to inspire action and advance a transformative vision of the legal profession.

Event Type: Seminar, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Location Name:
The Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20036
Start Date/Time:
27 September 2018, 8:30 AM EDT
End Date/Time:
27 September 2018, 4:00 PM EDT

This year’s Summit will focus on themes that have been at the forefront of discussions around diversity and inclusion in the profession throughout the past year, including:

  • Supporting and retaining individuals with disabilities, from interview to retirement
  • Engaging allies and champions
  • Applying the #SeeHer concept to accelerate gender diversity in corporate and law firm leadership
  • Generational issues and the millennial perspective
  • Artificial Intelligence and diversity
  • Talent development and effective mentoring and sponsorship

Congressman James E. Clyburn will deliver the keynote address, and Sarah McBride will deliver the Summit’s closing remarks.