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The following session took place during the Discovering Restructuring Expertise and Mentorship Symposium held at Howard University School of Law in November 2024.
Panel: Discussion with Author, Professor Melissa Jacoby (Graham Kenan Professor of Law, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sullivan & Cromwell Visiting Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, Fall 2024)
Moderators: Elizabeth Gabaud (Tavenner & Beran, PLC & Howard Law Alum) & Professor Dalié Jiménez (Professor of Law at the UC Irvine School of Law and Director of its Student Loan Law Initiative)
Introduction: Rachelle Domond (Howard University School of Law)
The following session took place during the Discovering Restructuring Expertise and Mentorship Symposium held at Howard University School of Law in November 2024.
Panel: The Honorable Klinette H. Kindred (Bankr. E.D. Va.) & Professor Matthew Bruckner (Howard University School of Law)
Moderators: Abimbola Omalafe (Howard University School of Law) & Bronson Haynes (Howard University School of Law)
The following session took place during the Discovering Restructuring Expertise and Mentorship Symposium held at Howard University School of Law in November 2024.
Panel: The Honorable Christopher M. Lopez (Bankr. S. D. Tx), Travis Torrence, Esq. (U.S. Head of Legal, Shell USA, Inc.), Charles Beckham, Jr., Esq. & Re’Necia Sherald, Esq. (Haynes and Boone, LLP), Professor Melissa Jacoby (Graham Kenan Professor of Law, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sullivan & Cromwell Visiting Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, Fall 2024)
Moderators: The Honorable Michelle M. Harner (Bankr. D. Md.) & Kim Hooks (Howard University School of Law)
Introduction: Jaden Cody, SBA President (Howard University School of Law)
The following session took place during the Discovering Restructuring Expertise and Mentorship Symposium held at Howard University School of Law in November 2024.
Panel: The Honorable Erithe A. Smith (Bankr. C.D. Cal.), Melissa Wood, Esq. (Senior Staff Counsel, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals), Professor Tuneen Chisolm (Howard University School of Law), Michael Baxter, Esq. (Covington & Burling LLP) & Just the Beginning Representative
Moderators: Darwin Perry, Esq. (Law Clerk & Howard Law Alum) & Miles Taylor, Esq. (Dechert, LLP & Howard Law Alum)
The following session took place during the Discovering Restructuring Expertise and Mentorship Symposium held at Howard University School of Law in November 2024.
Panel: The Honorable Elizabeth L. Gunn (Bankr. D.D.C.), Tara Twomey (Director, Executive Office, U.S. Trustee Program), Ryan Manns, Esq. (Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP & Howard Law Alum), Narendra Ganti (FTI Consulting) & Erik Goodman, Esq. (Tzedek DC)
Moderators: Emony Robertson, Esq. (Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP & Howard Law Alum) & Josiah Mercado-Lawson (Howard University School of Law)
In a recent survey, 93% of people said that they have used the past year to reflect on their lives, and 88% said that the meaning of success had changed for them since the pandemic. Yet the number of lawyers suffering from depression, anxiety and substance abuse is greater than ever. How can we help others — and ourselves — navigate this dichotomy? What impact will this have on the ethics policies within the industry?
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Because of its amorphous nature; making the case for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B) is sometimes a difficult one — especially in the context of consumer bankruptcy. While larger law firms and corporations have begun to embrace and incorporate DEI&B initiatives, the influence of DEI&B is far more elusive in the consumer bankruptcy context. This panel will discuss the challenges faced by smaller consumer firms regarding DEI&B and, by explaining the “what, why and how” for DEI&B, will propose possible solutions for creating a more inclusive environment.
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Law firms, law schools, and even courts are not free from bias — the types of bias that you may be aware of, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and disability, but also some types of bias that you might never have focused on. This panel discusses how to identify and work toward eliminating these biases.
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For all the efforts around interrupting bias and diversifying the legal profession, recent data shows that diversity continues to be a problem area in the insolvency industry. While the road to a more equitable legal profession is a long one, there are practical tools and best practices that individuals and organizations can utilize today to not only increase diversity among their attorney ranks, but also cultivate a culture of belonging within their spaces.
ABI’s Diversity Working Group proudly brings you this impactful event, which will highlight the importance of active allyship, a powerful tool in making our environment more inclusive and equitable. We have assembled a fantastic panel of attorneys and DE&I professionals that, through their expertise and practical advice, will provide participants with a brief orientation on the current state of diversity in the legal profession; new language and awareness; discussion on what it takes to be an active ally; guidance on when it is appropriate to take a stand and when it is time to stand back; and inspiring discussion on how our panelists have benefited from allies themselves.
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This panel explores the realities, misconceptions and interpretations of the “business case” vs. the “values case” for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in this interactive session. The panelists highlight the gaps created when the business case for DEI is prioritized over values and organizational culture, and examine metrics that can measure and evaluate the progress of values around DEI.
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Join ABI's Diversity Working Group to hear from experts on the current trends related to gender identity and pronoun usage, workplace liability issues and more.
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The goal of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has been a frequent point of discussion over the last few years, including at last year’s conference. This panel will focus on how DEI is now being implemented in the legal world generally and in the insolvency space specifically. The panelists also will discuss how they have integrated DEI talking points into their daily practice.
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