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Jones Diversity leads and participates in speaking events around the world. Seminar presentations include Mastering the Game in addition to discussions surrounding the many aspects of diversity and inclusion.

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Upcoming Events

2019

  • Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession. “Towards a More Inclusive Legal Profession: Gender Diversity Strategies Creating Change,” (London, UK | June 5, 2019 | register here)

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Past Events

2019

  • Practising Law Institute. “Diversity & Inclusion in Law Practice 2019,” (New York, NY | April 26, 2019)
  • Chicago Urban League. 2019 IMPACT Fellows. “Mastering the Game: Strategies for Career Success,” (Chicago, IL | April 12, 2019)
  • Ms. JD Eleventh Annual Conference. Speak Up Lightning Talk. “Mastering the Game: Strategies for Career Success,” (University of Pennsylvania Law School | March 15, 2019)
  • Chicago Bar Association. Working Women’s Legal Summit Panel. “Where We Are, Where Do We Go From Here?” (Chicago, IL | March 8, 2019)
  • ABA Section of Litigation. 2019 Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar. “Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable: Are Men the Solution to the Legal Profession’s Diversity and Inclusion Problem?” (San Antonio, TX | February 15, 2019)
  • Mathematica Policy Research. “Nothing About Us Without Us: How the Need for Cultural Responsiveness is Changing Research,” (Washington, D.C. | January 24, 2019)

2018

  • Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession. “Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession: Exchanging Ideas, Sharing Experiences, and Developing a Strategy for Europe,” (Brussels, Belgium | December 2018)
  • Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession and the InterLaw Diversity Forum hosted by Reed Smith. “The Diversity Ops Center – Diversity and Inclusion in Global Corporate Law Departments and Law Firms: Infrastructure to Effect Change,” (London, UK | October 2018)
  • National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. “Practical Strategies for Building Inclusive Organizations from Within,” (New York, NY | July 2018)
  • Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession Symposium hosted at Clifford Chance and Eversheds Sutherland. “Diversity and Inclusion: A Professional Responsibility? UK and US Perspectives and Experiences,” (London, UK | June 2018)
  • Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession Symposium hosted at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. “Transformative Steps to a More Inclusive Profession,” (Boston, MA | May 2018)
  • “Mastering the Game,” Chicago Urban League IMPACT Fellows. (Chicago, IL | April 2018)
  • Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession Symposium hosted at the 3M Innovation Center. “Transformative Steps to a More Inclusive Profession,” (St. Paul, MN | April 2018)

2017

  • “Embracing Diversity and Inclusion & Improving the Practice of Health Law,” Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys 35th Annual Health Law Symposium. (Chicago, IL | November 2017)
  • “Mastering the Game for Associates,” Riley, Safer, Holmes, and Cancila Lawyers Retreat. (Chicago, IL | October 2017)
  • Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession Symposium hosted at Starbucks. “Transformative Steps to a More Inclusive Profession,” (Seattle, WA | October 2017)
  • “Mastering the Game,” Chicago Urban League IMPACT Fellows. (Chicago, IL | April 2017)
  • “Mastering the Game for Female Law School Students,” New York University (NYU) Law School. (New York, NY | March 2017)

2016

  • First Chair, 2016 Awards Conference & Gala. “Strategies to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession.” (Chicago, IL | August 31, 2016)
  • Center for Legal Inclusiveness, 2016 Legal Inclusiveness & Diversity Summit. “Successful Intentions: Understanding the Rule & Playing the Diversity and Inclusion Game.” (Denver, CO | May 2, 2016)
  • Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession. “Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in a Global Legal Profession,” (Lausanne, Switzerland | March, 2016)

2015

  • National Association of Bar Executives Mid-Year Workshop, (Houston, TX | February 2015)
  • Keynote: “Rules of the Diversity and Inclusion Game,” Kentucky Bar Diversity Summit (Louisville, Ky | April 2015)

2014

  • “Rules of the Game,” University of London, SOAS (London, UK | November 2014)

2013

  • “The New Rules of the Game,” American Bar Association Business Litigation Section, (Chicago, IL | April 2013)
  • Minority In-House Counsel Association Innagural Conference, Conference Planner, (Chicago, IL | June 2013)
  • “Rules of the Game,” Chicago Committee for Minorities in Large Law Firms, (Chicago, IL | June 2013)
  • “Facing Inward: The Legal Profession’s Responsibility for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the Workplace”, (London, UK | July 2013)
  • “Mentoring for Mentors/Mentees,” Columbus Bar Association (Columbus, OH | September 2013)
  • “Yes You Can! Maximizing Your Benefits as a Woman/Diverse Defense Lawyer to Help Your Clients Solve Complex Business and Litigation Issues, DRI Annual Meeting (Chicago, IL | October 2013)
  • “Diverse Counsel for Diverse Clients: How Corporate Business Can Support Equality and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (London, UK | October 2013)
  • “Creating Measurable Goals and Diversity Metrics for Long Range Strategic Plan, State Bar of California Council on Access and Fairness (San Francisco, CA | November 2013)

2012

  • “Women and Minorities: Willing Partners or Reluctant Allies,” Chicago Bar Association, NAWL and IILP (Chicago, IL | May 2012)

2011

  • Celebration of Black Alumni, Conference Co-Chair, Harvard Law School (Cambridge MA | September 2011)

2010

  • “Change in the Workplace,” Women for Women: Advocating for Change, 4th Annual Harvard Law School Women’s Law Association Conference, (Cambridge, MA | February 2010)
  • “Mentoring for Female Lawyers” DRI Sharing Success—A Seminar for Women Lawyers, (Scottsdale, AZ | March 2010)
  • “Rules of the Game 2.0,” Hinshaw & Culbertson Diverse Lawyers Retreat, (Chicago, IL | April 2010)
  • “The Evolution of the Business of Law: Thriving in the Legal Market,” Black Women Lawyers Association (Chicago, IL | April 2010)
  • “Strategies for Building a Diverse and Inclusive Law Firm Culture,” The Mid-Sized Law Firm Conference, University of Wisconsin Law School (Madison, WI | July 2010)
  • “Building an Effective Diversity Program,” Association of Legal Administrators, Region 3 Conference, (Chicago, IL | October 2010)
  • “Lawyers Without Borders: Diversity, Equality and Inclusion for the International Lawyer,” ABA Section of International Law, (Paris, France | November 2010)

2009

  • “Effective Mentoring Programs,” DRI Diversity for Success, (Chicago, IL | June 2009)
  • “Strategies for Developing, Integrating and Sustaining Diversity and Inclusion,” Wisconsin Association of Legal Administrators, (Milwaukee, WI | October 2009)

2008

  • “Stepping Up to Lead: A Workshop for Leaders and Emerging Leaders,” ABA National Conference for the Minority Lawyer (San Jose, CA | June 2008).
  • “Reflecting a Changing Community: Strategies for Hiring, Retention and Community Involvement,” Texas District and County Attorneys Association (December 2008)

2007

  • “Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Environment,” Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, (Chicago, IL | March 2007)
  • “Learning to Lead: A Workshop for Leaders and Future Leaders,” ABA National Conference for the Minority Lawyer (Boston, MA | June 2007)
  • “Diversity in the Legal Profession: Best Practices,” Corporate Counsel Women of Color Annual Conference (New York, NY | October 2007)
  • “Effective Strategies for Advancing Diversity in Your Law Department and Among Your Outside Counsel,” ABA and Law Society Globalization of Diversity Summit (London, England | December 2007)

2006

  • “Practical Strategies for Achieving Diversity,” Illinois State Bar Association, (Chicago, IL | December 2006)

2005

  • “Embracing the Opportunities for Increasing Diversity into the Legal Profession: Collaborating to Expand the Pipeline,” ABA Advisory Council on Diversity in the Profession (Houston, TX | November 2005)
  • “The Real Deal: Strategies to Survive and Thrive in Large Law Firms,” Harvard Law School Celebration of Black Alumni (Cambridge, MA | September 2005)
  • “Why Women Make the Best Lawyers,” Section on Litigation, ABA Annual Meeting (Chicago, IL | August 2005)
  • “The Real Deal: Success Strategies for Minority Partners and Associates,” ABA Commission on Racial & Ethnic Diversity, ABA Annual Meeting (Chicago, IL | August 2005)
  • “Multicultural Business Development-Panel Discussion and Interactive Workshop,” DuPont Minority Counsel Conference (Philadelphia, PA | June 2005)
  • “Leading for the Future,” Illinois Department of Employment Security Senior Executive Retreat (Chicago, IL | June 2005)
  • “A Career Without Limits: Maximizing Opportunities in the New Millennium,” Black Women Lawyers Association of Chicago (Chicago, IL | May 2005)