Tackling legal department DE&I with the Black In-House Counsel Network

By speaking to 70 people across 15 industries, this report is one of the most comprehensive deep dives into the true state of DEI in US legal departments. These conversations revealed which strategies work when creating inclusive environments and which measures fall short.

From these interviews, five themes emerged as crucial for success:

1. Courageous leadership
2. Intentionality
3. Accountability
4. Innovation/Creativity
5. Tactical Execution

Incorporating these pillars into your DEI strategy can mean the difference between empty gestures and meaningful change. The report explains how these ideas emerged, goes deeper into what they mean and demonstrates how you can use them to improve your organization.

You can learn more about these themes and many more findings by contacting us.

The conversation doesn’t end with the report; instead it’s a launch pad for further discussion. 

BIHC and Mindcrest are building on the work from the surveys with a series of practical workshops where law departments can:

• Master leadership competencies to move DEI work forward to impact
• Co-create diversity best practices that meet the real challenges of today
• Explore innovative strategies with law department peers in a safe space

Taking place nationwide in cities such as New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Minneapolis and Silicon Valley, these conversations provide the opportunity to learn, debate and collaborate with peers in the field. The workshops also provide actionable insights for attendees to take back to their organizations.