Diversity And Inclusion Director

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Diversity And Inclusion Director
The candidate will provide direction for the firm's Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Department through programmatic and high-level administration of the firm's D&I initiatives. Directing, developing and implementing programs that support recruitment, retention and promotion of diverse attorneys. Responsible for program planning and implementation with marketing, professional development and recruitment, among other departments. Supervise the scheduling of trainings and events; compilation, distribution and application of diversity data and metrics; and the development of internal and external marketing collateral. Supervise the support and guidance provided to local office D&I committees. This includes participation in meetings, programming and event support, and serving as a conduit of information between the committees. Manage diversity-related external surveys. Work in conjunction with D&I Coordinator, Finance and HRIS to collect and compile statistical diversity data for client and industry surveys, D&I committees (local and firm wide), practice groups, and other stakeholders as needed. Develop metrics for measuring the effectiveness of firm D&I initiatives implemented and assess the outcomes of those initiatives; benchmark firm initiatives against evolving best practices in the legal industry. Prepare semi-annual reports to CDIO on the value of the initiatives. Develop, manage and implement national D&I programming. Develop metrics for measuring effectiveness of programming reporting. Support diversity pipeline programs. This includes the coordination of pipeline sponsorships or events, including programming and event planning. Develop metrics for measuring effectiveness of programming. Oversee the firm's compliance with various bar association and other organization’s D&I pledges and commitments the firm may undertake. Provide liaison support, as appropriate, to the Director of Recruiting and Retention and Legal Recruiting Managers (on-campus and lateral associates) with programs focused on the recruitment and retention of diverse attorneys. Work collaboratively with directors of other departments including Marketing, Attorney Development, Finance and Human Resources, among others. Oversee the guidance and leadership to resource groups.This includes providing administrative, event planning, and programming support to firm resource groups including African-American/Black, Asian Pacific Islander, South Asian/Middle Eastern, Native American/Hawaiian/Alaskan, and Latinx, Parents, Women of Color, LGBTQ+, Disability, Veterans and Women’s Forum Affinity Groups. Develop, maintain and deploy effective internal and external D&I Department communications (collateral). Provide general departmental project management support including retreat planning, national programming, information solicitation and gather for department year in review document, and creation of departmental reports. Must have Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of experience developing and/or managing D&I programs and initiatives. Previous law firm experience preferred. JD or graduate level education is strongly preferred.

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