Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Responsible for the development and implementation of key diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead DEI programs, emphasizing client-facing initiatives in collaboration with DEI and Women committees.
• Plan and execute signature programs, leveraging strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration for successful delivery.
• Collaborate with DEI Infrastructure to develop and staff local events.
• Work collaboratively with the other leadership by managing regional DEI Committees and working closely with committee Chairs to organize meetings and provide resources aligned with firmwide strategic goals.
• Work directly with clients to implement diversity-related programs and establish partnerships.
• Foster relationships with diversity professionals at peer firms, diversity organizations, bar associations, and client representatives.
• Maintain DEI branding and messaging across all programs and client events with Marketing Team and other firm functions.
• Strengthen relationships with DEI-related organizations, attend programs, develop joint programming, negotiate sponsorships, and facilitate lawyer participation.
• Collaborate with colleagues on strategic planning for overall DEI policies, programs, and initiatives.
• This position may require working non-standard hours in conjunction with occasional events.
• Availability to travel 25% of the time.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 5 years of prior work experience
• Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based services and related applications
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement solutions.

Preferred:

• Law firm, Corporate experience
• Prior work experience where collaboration on projects was required