Gonzalez shares the ideas Starbucks has embraced in order to foster diversity and inclusion, and contribute to its goal of being a ‘third place’, comprised of welcoming and inclusive retail stores.
A lifelong activist, Bizzell brings his dual loves of law and campaigning for LGBTQ equality to bear in his role as president of the National LGBT Bar Association. He explains the power of dynamic leadership in achieving inclusion milestones, and his hope for the future.
NII Holdings, Inc., a provider of wireless communications services under the Nextel brand in Brazil, is a US publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq. GC Smith considers the importance of cultural understanding in both the marketplace and corporate life, and how senior teams can become more diverse.
An attorney with muscular dystrophy, Wasser shares his experience of being a role model and advocate for inclusion, while also working on transactional and litigation aspects of some of New York City’s biggest real estate projects.
Welsh tells of his own painful ‘epiphany’, and how conscious inclusion, rather than diversity efforts, holds the key to a successful future.
Castellano is passionate about the need for openness in the legal profession, particularly around mental health issues. She shares her thoughts and experiences of a sector that is learning to protect its members, both senior and junior.
‘Diversity is not a destination that we reach one day, it’s a journey with multiple milestones.’ – Wesley Bizzell, Altria Client Services Inc.
Barry Wolf discusses Weil’s ongoing initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion across the firm.
The Legal 500’s publishing director David Burgess speaks exclusively to chief legal officer David Stark about the overhaul of external legal relationships being undertaken by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, as the company is set to slash its roster of firms.
Sundram reflects on the challenges of compliance in a global world and winning the trust of the business.