In this episode, some of our Summer Associates who worked across Baker Donelson's footprint discuss their summer experience and how they will use what they have learned this summer in their third year and future legal career. They share experiences on networking, being confident, taking chances, and being willing to grow from mistakes. Whether you are a current or future law student, a legal professional, a recruiter, or a mentor, you will gain invaluable insight from this engaging and honest discussion by the next generation of lawyers.Our Hosts this Week:Iyana Arrington, Summer Associate in the Baltimore office at Baker DonelsonNakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder at Baker DonelsonAmearah Elsamadicy, Summer Associate in the Nashville office at Baker DonelsonNick Fowler, Summer Associate in the Knoxville and Nashville offices at Baker DonelsonBrandee Permenter, Summer Associate in the Fort Lauderdale office at Baker DonelsonKayla Pfeifer, Summer Associate in the Atlanta office at Baker DonelsonDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  Send us an email!

In this episode, some of our Summer Associates who worked across Baker Donelson's footprint discuss their summer experience and how they will use what they have learned this summer in their third year and future legal career. They share experiences on networking, being confident, taking chances, and being willing to grow from mistakes. Whether you are a current or future law student, a legal professional, a recruiter, or a mentor, you will gain invaluable insight from this engaging and honest discussion by the next generation of lawyers.Our Hosts this Week: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iyana-arrington-9bb5231b7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iyana Arrington</a>, Summer Associate in the Baltimore office at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amearah-e-93444b52/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amearah Elsamadicy</a>, Summer Associate in the Nashville office at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-fowler-nrf815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Fowler</a>, Summer Associate in the Knoxville and Nashville offices at Baker Donelson <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MIkJC31j58cEW8xGsq4RO2?domain=linkedin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brandee Permenter</a>, Summer Associate in the Fort Lauderdale office at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-pfeifer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kayla Pfeifer</a>, Summer Associate in the Atlanta office at Baker DonelsonDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  <a href="mailto:DiversityInclusionTeam@bakerdonelson.com">Send us an email!</a>

What I Learned this Summer

This week, our host is joined by some of our summer associates, who share their thoughts about the meaning of belonging and how we can help create a sense of belonging on teams and with colleagues. As rising third year law students, our guests provide invaluable insight into how many in the next generation of lawyers view what makes a workplace great. Join us for an engaging discussion that examines key characteristics of belonging and the significance its presence can have in our work and personal lives.Our Host this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder at Baker DonelsonSpecial Co-Hosts:Iyana Arrington, Summer Associate in the Baltimore office at Baker DonelsonAmearah Elsamadicy, Summer Associate in the Nashville office at Baker DonelsonBrandee Permenter, Summer Associate in the Fort Lauderdale office at Baker DonelsonKayla Pfeifer, Summer Associate in the Atlanta office at Baker DonelsonDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  Send us an email!

This week, our host is joined by some of our summer associates, who share their thoughts about the meaning of belonging and how we can help create a sense of belonging on teams and with colleagues. As rising third year law students, our guests provide invaluable insight into how many in the next generation of lawyers view what makes a workplace great. Join us for an engaging discussion that examines key characteristics of belonging and the significance its presence can have in our work and personal lives.Our Host this Week: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder at Baker DonelsonSpecial Co-Hosts: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iyana-arrington-9bb5231b7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iyana Arrington</a>, Summer Associate in the Baltimore office at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amearah-e-93444b52/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amearah Elsamadicy</a>, Summer Associate in the Nashville office at Baker Donelson <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MIkJC31j58cEW8xGsq4RO2?domain=linkedin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brandee Permenter</a>, Summer Associate in the Fort Lauderdale office at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-pfeifer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kayla Pfeifer</a>, Summer Associate in the Atlanta office at Baker DonelsonDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  <a href="mailto:DiversityInclusionTeam@bakerdonelson.com">Send us an email!</a>

Belonging = Community + Security + Safety + Vulnerability

Each summer, law firms around the country host summer associates who are aspiring lawyers seeking to experience what it is like to work in a firm. In this episode, five of our summer associates introduce themselves and discuss the key factors that led them to join Baker Donelson as a summer associate, among other topics. Join us for an engaging discussion that allows us to reflect on various perspectives of workplace culture and the effect it can have on the hiring process. Our Hosts this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder at Baker DonelsonTenia Clayton, Associate at Baker DonelsonSpecial Co-Hosts:Iyana Arrington, Summer Associate in the Baltimore office at Baker DonelsonAmearah Elsamadicy, Summer Associate in the Nashville office at Baker DonelsonNick Fowler, Summer Associate in the Knoxville and Nashville offices at Baker DonelsonBrandee Permenter, Summer Associate in the Fort Lauderdale office at Baker DonelsonKayla Pfeifer, Summer Associate in the Atlanta office at Baker DonelsonDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  Send us an email!

Each summer, law firms around the country host summer associates who are aspiring lawyers seeking to experience what it is like to work in a firm. In this episode, five of our summer associates introduce themselves and discuss the key factors that led them to join Baker Donelson as a summer associate, among other topics. Join us for an engaging discussion that allows us to reflect on various perspectives of workplace culture and the effect it can have on the hiring process. Our Hosts this Week: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-clayton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tenia Clayton</a>, Associate at Baker DonelsonSpecial Co-Hosts: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iyana-arrington-9bb5231b7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iyana Arrington</a>, Summer Associate in the Baltimore office at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amearah-e-93444b52/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amearah Elsamadicy</a>, Summer Associate in the Nashville office at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-fowler-nrf815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Fowler</a>, Summer Associate in the Knoxville and Nashville offices at Baker Donelson <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MIkJC31j58cEW8xGsq4RO2?domain=linkedin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brandee Permenter</a>, Summer Associate in the Fort Lauderdale office at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-pfeifer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kayla Pfeifer</a>, Summer Associate in the Atlanta office at Baker DonelsonDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  <a href="mailto:DiversityInclusionTeam@bakerdonelson.com">Send us an email!</a>

Let's Talk About the Summer Experience

Fostering a sense of belonging is critical to create an inclusive workplace climate. What does belonging mean? In this episode of Diversity Ever After, we define belonging and discuss findings in a recent Bloomberg article highlight how belonging is the next step for DEI. Join us for an engaging discussion in which we explore how to tap into employees' differences and unique perspectives in the work environment to create a sense of community and ownership and to maximize work performance and employee satisfaction.We hope you tune in to every episode this season and send us any topic ideas you are interested in hearing more about.  Our Host this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder, Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest:Molly Huie, Team Lead – Data, Legal Analytics &amp; Business, Bloomberg Industry GroupResources:ANALYSIS: DEI...B? Why 'Belonging' is Law’s Next Step for DEIHarvard Business Review: The Value of Belonging at WorkDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  Send us an email!

Fostering a sense of belonging is critical to create an inclusive workplace climate. What does belonging mean? In this episode of Diversity Ever After, we define belonging and discuss findings in a recent Bloomberg article highlight how belonging is the next step for DEI. Join us for an engaging discussion in which we explore how to tap into employees' differences and unique perspectives in the work environment to create a sense of community and ownership and to maximize work performance and employee satisfaction.We hope you tune in to every episode this season and send us any topic ideas you are interested in hearing more about.  Our Host this Week: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder, Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyhuie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Molly Huie</a>, Team Lead – Data, Legal Analytics &amp; Business, Bloomberg Industry GroupResources: <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bloomberg-law-analysis/analysis-dei-b-why-belonging-is-laws-next-step-for-dei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ANALYSIS: DEI...B? Why 'Belonging' is Law’s Next Step for DEI</a> <a href="https://hbr.org/2019/12/the-value-of-belonging-at-work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvard Business Review: The Value of Belonging at Work</a>Do you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  <a href="mailto:DiversityInclusionTeam@bakerdonelson.com">Send us an email!</a>

Cultivating Community

How do we navigate parenting while working? In this episode, our hosts discuss the challenges and experiences of being working parents by focusing on workplace policies and the transition of taking parental leave and returning to work. They discuss the policies that were available to them during their parental leave and the support they received from their respective workplaces.  Additionally, they highlight the pivotal role that legislation, such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections Act (the PUMP Act), and the Nursing Mothers Act has had in improving accommodations for all parents. They do so by highlighting the significance that the culture of a workplace has in portraying a corporate company's initiative and commitment to upholding these policies. Join us for an engaging discussion that reminds us of the role that we play in creating a supportive environment for new and expecting parents and the steps that we can take to create an inclusive workspace.We hope you tune in to every episode this season and send us any topic ideas you are interested in hearing more about.  Our Hosts this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder at Baker DonelsonAaliyah Locke, Associate at Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest:Shayla Fletcher, Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Regions Bank, Legal DepartmentDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  Send us an email!

How do we navigate parenting while working? In this episode, our hosts discuss the challenges and experiences of being working parents by focusing on workplace policies and the transition of taking parental leave and returning to work. They discuss the policies that were available to them during their parental leave and the support they received from their respective workplaces.  Additionally, they highlight the pivotal role that legislation, such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections Act (the PUMP Act), and the Nursing Mothers Act has had in improving accommodations for all parents. They do so by highlighting the significance that the culture of a workplace has in portraying a corporate company's initiative and commitment to upholding these policies. Join us for an engaging discussion that reminds us of the role that we play in creating a supportive environment for new and expecting parents and the steps that we can take to create an inclusive workspace.We hope you tune in to every episode this season and send us any topic ideas you are interested in hearing more about.  Our Hosts this Week:<a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/aaliyah-l-locke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aaliyah Locke</a>, Associate at Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest: Shayla Fletcher, Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Regions Bank, Legal DepartmentDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  <a href="mailto:DiversityInclusionTeam@bakerdonelson.com">Send us an email!</a>

The Culture Equation: Balancing Parenthood and Careers with Policy

Welcome to the first episode of season 5! In our first episode, we talk to our Baker Donelson attorney hosts about this season.  We get to know each other better and realize how impactful a sense of belonging is to creating the best workplace cultures and team dynamics. We acknowledge that people who feel as though they are part of the team and have a sense of belonging within an organization are more engaged and committed to the organization and discuss some topics we will tackle this season. We also talk about our summer associate program and what we are looking forward to most this summer. This includes having several of our summer associates across the Firm join us throughout this season as guests to share their perspectives on several topics. We will release a special episode to introduce our summer associate hosts, so be on the lookout for that episode.Our Hosts this Week:Tenia Clayton, Associate at Baker DonelsonNakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder at Baker DonelsonAaliyah Locke, Associate at Baker DonelsonLucas Lopez, Associate at Baker DonelsonDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  Send us an email!

Welcome to the first episode of season 5! In our first episode, we talk to our Baker Donelson attorney hosts about this season.  We get to know each other better and realize how impactful a sense of belonging is to creating the best workplace cultures and team dynamics. We acknowledge that people who feel as though they are part of the team and have a sense of belonging within an organization are more engaged and committed to the organization and discuss some topics we will tackle this season. We also talk about our summer associate program and what we are looking forward to most this summer. This includes having several of our summer associates across the Firm join us throughout this season as guests to share their perspectives on several topics. We will release a special episode to introduce our summer associate hosts, so be on the lookout for that episode.Our Hosts this Week:<a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-clayton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tenia Clayton</a>, Associate at Baker Donelson<a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder at Baker Donelson<a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/aaliyah-l-locke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aaliyah Locke</a>, Associate at Baker Donelson<a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/lucas-l-lopez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucas Lopez</a>, Associate at Baker DonelsonDo you have a topic or idea that you would like to hear more about?  <a href="mailto:DiversityInclusionTeam@bakerdonelson.com">Send us an email!</a>

Introducing a Culture of Belonging

Do you want to know more about the difference between a mentor and sponsor and why sponsorships are game changers for a person's professional growth, especially those in underrepresented groups? In this episode, we discuss the differences between a sponsor and a mentor, why both are important in the success of developing talent within an organizations, what should be considered when trying to get a sponsorship initiative off the ground, and suggestions for those who do not have access to a formal sponsorship program.Our Host this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder at Baker Donelson Special Guest:Paula Edgar, CEO, PGE Consulting Group, LLCVisit us at https://www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity

Do you want to know more about the difference between a mentor and sponsor and why sponsorships are game changers for a person's professional growth, especially those in underrepresented groups? In this episode, we discuss the differences between a sponsor and a mentor, why both are important in the success of developing talent within an organizations, what should be considered when trying to get a sponsorship initiative off the ground, and suggestions for those who do not have access to a formal sponsorship program.Our Host this Week: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder at Baker Donelson Special Guest: <a href="https://www.paulaedgar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paula Edgar</a>, CEO, PGE Consulting Group, LLCVisit us at <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity</a>

Sponsorship Programs Matter: Learn Why and How to Get Started

Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovation, collaborates with law firms and legal departments to increase diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Diversity Lab’s initiatives are rooted in data, behavioral science, and design thinking, and it is committed to not only test its initiatives but also to share the results and lessons learned. This episode discusses one of Diversity Lab’s innovative initiatives, the Mansfield Rule. This rule is designed to increase diversity in leadership and the pipeline to leadership in law firms.When this episode was recorded, Baker Donelson was in the certification process for Mansfield 5.0.  We have since achieved Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus status.  Additionally, special guest Natalia Marulanda was Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule Director at the time of the recording. Our Host this Week:Brian Fernandez, Associate, Baker DonelsonCheryl Hunt, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest:Natalia Marulanda, former Mansfield Rule Director at Diversity Lab, currently the Talent Retention and Development Director at Gunster

Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovation, collaborates with law firms and legal departments to increase diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Diversity Lab’s initiatives are rooted in data, behavioral science, and design thinking, and it is committed to not only test its initiatives but also to share the results and lessons learned. This episode discusses one of Diversity Lab’s innovative initiatives, the <a href="https://www.diversitylab.com/pilot-projects/mansfield-overview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mansfield Rule</a>. This rule is designed to increase diversity in leadership and the pipeline to leadership in law firms.When this episode was recorded, Baker Donelson was in the certification process for Mansfield 5.0.  We have since achieved Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus status.  Additionally, special guest Natalia Marulanda was Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule Director at the time of the recording. Our Host this Week: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/brian-w-fernandez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Fernandez</a>, Associate, Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-hunt-ba071a10/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheryl Hunt</a>, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliajmarulanda/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natalia Marulanda</a>, former Mansfield Rule Director at Diversity Lab, currently the Talent Retention and Development Director at Gunster

How Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule Helps Increase Diversity in the Legal Profession

How can you help small businesses become big businesses? In this week’s episode, our hosts discuss how creative partnerships that focus on using your own resources to help others can make a lasting and impactful change in our communities and specifically the economic competitive marketplace for small business owners. The hosts discuss The Light of Baltimore Incubator, created in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses to help small businesses grow and advance. Our Host this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder, Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest:Alicia Wilson, Managing Director and Global Head of Philanthropy for the North America Region for JP Morgan Chase.  NOTE: Alicia was VP of Economic Development and Community Partnership at Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System at the time this podcast was recorded in early 2023.

How can you help small businesses become big businesses? In this week’s episode, our hosts discuss how creative partnerships that focus on using your own resources to help others can make a lasting and impactful change in our communities and specifically the economic competitive marketplace for small business owners. The hosts discuss <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/the-light-of-baltimore-incubator-at-baker-donelson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Light of Baltimore Incubator</a>, created in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses to help small businesses grow and advance. Our Host this Week: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder, Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest: <a href="https://president.jhu.edu/university-leadership/alicia-wilson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alicia Wilson</a>, Managing Director and Global Head of Philanthropy for the North America Region for JP Morgan Chase.  NOTE: Alicia was VP of Economic Development and Community Partnership at Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System at the time this podcast was recorded in early 2023.

Partnerships that Help Small Businesses Grow

It is important to have diverse representation of lawyers on TV and in films because representation shows possibility. In this week's episode, our hosts discuss these possibilities and the common themes and biases often portrayed in the storylines of some of our favorite TV lawyers such as Olivia Pope and Annalise Keating. Is the existence of these diverse characters enough of a win, or can the stereotypes they present do more harm than good? Our hosts consider this and discuss the tangible experience in entertainment law that our guest host, Loren Mulraine, has in negotiating the terms of his clients' portrayal. Join us for this engaging discussion of some critical TV lawyer scenes as we contemplate the commentary that these scenes consciously or unconsciously spark.Our Hosts this Week:Tenia L. Clayton, Associate at Baker Donelson Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder at Baker Donelson Special Guest Host:Professor Loren Mulraine, Esq., Director of Music and Entertainment Law Studies at Belmont University and Of Counsel at Spencer Fane Bone McAllester, LLPResources:Why Diverse Representation in Media MattersWhat ‘She-Hulk’ and ‘Partner Track’ tell us about law firms’ diversity problems

It is important to have diverse representation of lawyers on TV and in films because representation shows possibility. In this week's episode, our hosts discuss these possibilities and the common themes and biases often portrayed in the storylines of some of our favorite TV lawyers such as Olivia Pope and Annalise Keating. Is the existence of these diverse characters enough of a win, or can the stereotypes they present do more harm than good? Our hosts consider this and discuss the tangible experience in entertainment law that our guest host, Loren Mulraine, has in negotiating the terms of his clients' portrayal. Join us for this engaging discussion of some critical TV lawyer scenes as we contemplate the commentary that these scenes consciously or unconsciously spark.Our Hosts this Week: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-clayton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tenia L. Clayton</a>, Associate at Baker Donelson  <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder at Baker Donelson Special Guest Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenmulraine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Loren Mulraine, Esq.</a>, Director of Music and Entertainment Law Studies at Belmont University and Of Counsel at Spencer Fane Bone McAllester, LLPResources: <a href="https://projectchild.ngo/blog/2021/10/15/why-diverse-representation-in-media-matters/#:~:text=It%20includes%2C%20but%20is%20not,physical%20abilities%2C%20among%20many%20others" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Diverse Representation in Media Matters</a> <a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/what-she-hulk-partner-track-tell-us-about-law-firms-diversity-problems-2022-09-01/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What ‘She-Hulk’ and ‘Partner Track’ tell us about law firms’ diversity problems</a>

Representation Matters: Perceptions and Possibilities

Diversity Ever After is Baker Donelson's Diversity &amp; Inclusion podcast. We are professionals focused on creating an honest and accepting space for ourselves, our community and our listeners. At Diversity Ever After, we raise awareness of D&amp;I workplace and social issues, we advocate for increased representation and inclusion, and we navigate uncomfortable, but necessary, conversation. Inclusion starts with “I”, so we invite you to listen and become in touch, in tune and inclusive.

On June 30, 2022, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made history by becoming the first African American woman to be sworn in as an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. We had a chance to discuss this monumental day with Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. In Episode 2, Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby, who authored a 2010 law review article titled Black Women Judges: The Historical Journey of Black Women to the Nation's Highest Courts, discusses the historic meaning of Justice Jackson's ascension to our nation’s highest court, why diversity in the appellate judiciary is so critical to our judicial systems, and how events in the past few years created an environment ripe for Justice Jackson’s appointment in 2022.Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby was sworn in as Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals on March 17, 2017. Prior to being designated Chief Judge, she was nominated by President George W. Bush in August 2006 to serve as an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Before that, Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby, nominated by President Bill Clinton, served as an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia from 2000-2006, and served as a Magistrate Judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia from 1995-2000.Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby is married to Judge Robert R. Rigsby, Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, former corporation counsel for the District of Columbia, and a retired colonel and military judge of the United States Army Reserves. They are the proud parents of a son, Julian Rigsby, who recently graduated from Elon University.Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby also holds a special place in history as being a part of the first sitting mother-daughter judicial team in the country. Her mother, Judge Laura D. Blackburne, was elected to the New York City Civil Court in 1995 and in 1999 she was elected to the New York State Supreme Court. Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby had wonderful public servant role models in her mother and father who supported her and inspired her throughout her career. Our Hosts this Week:E. Bahati Mutisya, Associatehttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisyaNakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholderhttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-PrimerSpecial Guest Host:Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appealshttps://www.dccourts.gov/court-of-appeals/judges/chief-rigsby-anna-pageResource Guide:"Black Women Judges: The Historical Journey of Black Women to the Nation’s Highest Courts"https://www.nawj.org/uploads/pdf/black_women_judges_by_anna_blackburne_rigsby_howard_law_journal.pdf

On June 30, 2022, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made history by becoming the first African American woman to be sworn in as an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. We had a chance to discuss this monumental day with Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. In Episode 2, Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby, who authored a 2010 <a href="https://www.nawj.org/uploads/pdf/black_women_judges_by_anna_blackburne_rigsby_howard_law_journal.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">law review article</a> titled Black Women Judges: The Historical Journey of Black Women to the Nation's Highest Courts, discusses the historic meaning of Justice Jackson's ascension to our nation’s highest court, why diversity in the appellate judiciary is so critical to our judicial systems, and how events in the past few years created an environment ripe for Justice Jackson’s appointment in 2022.Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby was sworn in as Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals on March 17, 2017. Prior to being designated Chief Judge, she was nominated by President George W. Bush in August 2006 to serve as an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Before that, Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby, nominated by President Bill Clinton, served as an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia from 2000-2006, and served as a Magistrate Judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia from 1995-2000.Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby is married to Judge Robert R. Rigsby, Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, former corporation counsel for the District of Columbia, and a retired colonel and military judge of the United States Army Reserves. They are the proud parents of a son, Julian Rigsby, who recently graduated from Elon University.Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby also holds a special place in history as being a part of the first sitting mother-daughter judicial team in the country. Her mother, Judge Laura D. Blackburne, was elected to the New York City Civil Court in 1995 and in 1999 she was elected to the New York State Supreme Court. Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby had wonderful public servant role models in her mother and father who supported her and inspired her throughout her career. Our Hosts this Week:E. Bahati Mutisya, Associate <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisya</a>Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer</a>Special Guest Host:Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals <a href="https://www.dccourts.gov/court-of-appeals/judges/chief-rigsby-anna-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dccourts.gov/court-of-appeals/judges/chief-rigsby-anna-page</a>Resource Guide:"Black Women Judges: The Historical Journey of Black Women to the Nation’s Highest Courts" <a href="https://www.nawj.org/uploads/pdf/black_women_judges_by_anna_blackburne_rigsby_howard_law_journal.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nawj.org/uploads/pdf/black_women_judges_by_anna_blackburne_rigsby_howard_law_journal.pdf</a>

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: The Meaning and Context of Her Place in History

We are starting the new year and a new season by checking-in with some of our hosts.  We recognize the importance of having a platform where we can openly discuss important and sometimes difficult and uncomfortable conversations that impact professionals, but you may wonder what we enjoy about hosting these episodes. The topics we discuss on Diversity Ever After can benefit any organization or professional as they strive to be more inclusive. At the heart of inclusion is creating spaces where everyone feels valued and seen, so focusing on inclusion is critical for all of our overall wellbeing. Tune in to learn why we continue to record these podcast episodes, why we believe discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion topics is important, and what we hope you gain from tuning in to our podcast. We also provide a sneak peak of a couple upcoming episodes.Our Hosts this Week:Tenia Clayton, AssociateNakimuli Davis-Primer, ShareholderJerrick Murrell, AssociateBahati Mutisya, Associate

We are starting the new year and a new season by checking-in with some of our hosts.  We recognize the importance of having a platform where we can openly discuss important and sometimes difficult and uncomfortable conversations that impact professionals, but you may wonder what we enjoy about hosting these episodes. The topics we discuss on Diversity Ever After can benefit any organization or professional as they strive to be more inclusive. At the heart of inclusion is creating spaces where everyone feels valued and seen, so focusing on inclusion is critical for all of our overall wellbeing. Tune in to learn why we continue to record these podcast episodes, why we believe discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion topics is important, and what we hope you gain from tuning in to our podcast. We also provide a sneak peak of a couple upcoming episodes.Our Hosts this Week:<ul><li><a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-clayton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tenia Clayton</a>, Associate</li><li><a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder</li><li><a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/jerrick-murrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerrick Murrell</a>, Associate</li><li><a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bahati Mutisya</a>, Associate</li></ul>

Checking-in with Our Hosts

Firm clients are focusing on diversity internally and with their outside counsel.  While we all generally know what ‘diversity’ means, we all may not have diligently considered what it takes to create diversity in a law firm, worked to intentionally and meaningfully advance diversity in our law firms, and/or identified innovative ways to foster inclusion in law firms that support retaining diverse talent.  In this episode of Diversity Ever After, host Kennard Davis reflects on these questions by obtaining the perspective of three special guests:  Marcus Brown, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Entergy Corporation, Chris Walker, Associate General Counsel at Jacobs Engineering Group, and Danielle Agee, Market General Counsel for the Southcentral Market at Verizon.  Join us for an engaging discussion on the meaning of diversity, how law firm clients are also working internally to create more diverse and inclusive teams, actionable ways to facilitate purposeful development of minority attorneys who work in law firms, and methods for holding firms accountable to the diversity requirements set by their clients. Our Host this Week:Kennard Davis, Associate at Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest Hosts:Marcus Brown, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Entergy Corporation Chris Walker, Associate General Counsel at Jacobs Engineering GroupDanielle Agee, Market General Counsel for the Southcentral Market at VerizonSpecial Thanks to:John Page, SVP, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Golden State FoodsDana M. Douglas, United State Magistrate Judge at United States District Court, Eastern District of LouisianaNakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder at Baker DonelsonChristopher Joseph, Associate Attorney at D'Arcy Vicknair, LLCKarl Connor, Chief Change Agent

Firm clients are focusing on diversity internally and with their outside counsel.  While we all generally know what ‘diversity’ means, we all may not have diligently considered what it takes to create diversity in a law firm, worked to intentionally and meaningfully advance diversity in our law firms, and/or identified innovative ways to foster inclusion in law firms that support retaining diverse talent.  In this episode of Diversity Ever After, host Kennard Davis reflects on these questions by obtaining the perspective of three special guests:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-brown-99072810/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marcus Brown</a>, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Entergy Corporation, Chris Walker, Associate General Counsel at Jacobs Engineering Group, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-agee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danielle Agee</a>, Market General Counsel for the Southcentral Market at Verizon.  Join us for an engaging discussion on the meaning of diversity, how law firm clients are also working internally to create more diverse and inclusive teams, actionable ways to facilitate purposeful development of minority attorneys who work in law firms, and methods for holding firms accountable to the diversity requirements set by their clients. Our Host this Week: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/kennard-b-davis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kennard Davis</a>, Associate at Baker DonelsonSpecial Guest Hosts: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-brown-99072810/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marcus Brown</a>, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Entergy Corporation  Chris Walker, Associate General Counsel at Jacobs Engineering Group <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-agee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danielle Agee</a>, Market General Counsel for the Southcentral Market at VerizonSpecial Thanks to: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-page-7511275" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Page</a>, SVP, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Golden State Foods <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-m-douglas-0355036" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dana M. Douglas</a>, United State Magistrate Judge at United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakimuli-davis-primer-b8223930" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder at Baker Donelson <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-joseph-4969b564" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christopher Joseph</a>, Associate Attorney at D'Arcy Vicknair, LLC <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-j-connor-jd-llm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karl Connor</a>, Chief Change Agent

Diversity in Law Firms: An In-House Perspective

By mid-spring, law students and law firms are gearing up for the start of summer associate programs, and your Diversity Ever After hosts are here to help! Time spent at a law firm as a summer associate can be a whirlwind of interesting and challenging assignments, networking events, and enormous personal and professional development opportunities. It can be difficult for both the law student and the law firm to figure out how to best navigate this busy time, and naturally, there are many questions (i.e., transactional work vs. litigation, when and how to give and get feedback, and critically, how to ensure that the summer associate experience is a fit for both parties).In this episode, our hosts, Reba Letsa and Nakimuli Davis-Primer, are joined by Shareholder, Tom Barnard, and incoming Associate, Sabrina Marquez, for a discussion on how to maximize your summer associate experience and tips for leaving a lasting impression.Join us as we reflect on our summer associate experiences and offer valuable insights and advice to help you navigate your time this summer and land the offer at the end.Our Hosts this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder Reba Letsa, Associate Special Guest Hosts:Tom Barnard, ShareholderSabrina Marquez, Incoming Associate (Fall 2022)

By mid-spring, law students and law firms are gearing up for the start of summer associate programs, and your Diversity Ever After hosts are here to help! Time spent at a law firm as a summer associate can be a whirlwind of interesting and challenging assignments, networking events, and enormous personal and professional development opportunities. It can be difficult for both the law student and the law firm to figure out how to best navigate this busy time, and naturally, there are many questions (i.e., transactional work vs. litigation, when and how to give and get feedback, and critically, how to ensure that the summer associate experience is a fit for both parties).In this episode, our hosts, Reba Letsa and Nakimuli Davis-Primer, are joined by Shareholder, Tom Barnard, and incoming Associate, Sabrina Marquez, for a discussion on how to maximize your summer associate experience and tips for leaving a lasting impression.Join us as we reflect on our summer associate experiences and offer valuable insights and advice to help you navigate your time this summer and land the offer at the end.Our Hosts this Week: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder  <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Reba-Letsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reba Letsa</a>, Associate Special Guest Hosts: <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/thomas-h-barnard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Barnard</a>, Shareholder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-marquez-422893229/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sabrina Marquez</a>, Incoming Associate (Fall 2022)

How to Maximize your Summer Associate Experience: Tips for Leaving a Lasting Impression

Everyone should be able to be their authentic selves at work, which includes wearing the hair that naturally grows out of their head in natural hairstyles. Yet, this is not the reality for many people of color. Congress has noted the seriousness of this issue as demonstrated by the United States House of Representative’s recent passage of the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination at work based on texture or style of hair. In Episode 2, we discuss the need for inclusive views of professionalism in the legal profession, why the CROWN Act is so important, and how the legal profession must adapt and embrace a culture of diversity. The hosts of this episode are joined by our special guest, Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston, a District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District of Wake County in North Carolina. Judge Dunston has extensively written and spoken about the CROWN Act. She also serves as a role model by embracing her authentic identity from the bench and promotes an environment that does not pressure black women or any person of color to conform to dated, Eurocentric views of what is deemed “professional.”Our Hosts this Week:E. Bahati Mutisya, Associatehttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisyaTenia L. Clayton, Associatehttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-claytonNakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholderhttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-PrimerSpecial Guest Host:Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston, District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District of North Carolinahttps://judgeashleigh.com/about-ashleigh-parker-dunston/Resource Guide:My Crown is Professional: Wearing Natural Hair in the Courtroom by Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunstonhttps://www.actec.org/assets/1/6/MyCrownIsProfessional.pdf?hssc=1Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN) of 2022 (H.R. 2116)https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2116/text

Everyone should be able to be their authentic selves at work, which includes wearing the hair that naturally grows out of their head in natural hairstyles. Yet, this is not the reality for many people of color. Congress has noted the seriousness of this issue as demonstrated by the United States House of Representative’s recent passage of the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination at work based on texture or style of hair. In Episode 2, we discuss the need for inclusive views of professionalism in the legal profession, why the CROWN Act is so important, and how the legal profession must adapt and embrace a culture of diversity. The hosts of this episode are joined by our special guest, Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston, a District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District of Wake County in North Carolina. Judge Dunston has extensively written and spoken about the CROWN Act. She also serves as a role model by embracing her authentic identity from the bench and promotes an environment that does not pressure black women or any person of color to conform to dated, Eurocentric views of what is deemed “professional.”Our Hosts this Week: E. Bahati Mutisya, Associate <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisya</a>Tenia L. Clayton, Associate <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-clayton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-clayton</a>Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer</a>Special Guest Host: Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston, District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District of North Carolina <a href="https://judgeashleigh.com/about-ashleigh-parker-dunston/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://judgeashleigh.com/about-ashleigh-parker-dunston/</a>Resource Guide:My Crown is Professional: Wearing Natural Hair in the Courtroom by Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston <a href="https://www.actec.org/assets/1/6/MyCrownIsProfessional.pdf?hssc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.actec.org/assets/1/6/MyCrownIsProfessional.pdf?hssc=1</a>Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN) of 2022 (H.R. 2116) <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2116/text" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2116/text</a>

Confident in Your Crown

When considering how to provide support and resources to help minority owned businesses on a pathway towards long-term sustainability, growth, and success, do not overlook the power of community and paying-it-forward.  One way Baker Donelson has chosen to pay-it-forward is through BakerBridge, a program wherein attorneys partner with minority owned businesses on their legal needs to help them scale and enterprise. In this episode, our hosts examine the power of using relationships and community to support minority owned businesses.  The guests, three Black women owners of two businesses based in Memphis, Tennessee, share their individual journeys as a food scientist, foodpreneur, and business professional, how they contribute to each other’s success, and the impact of Baker Donelson’s BakerBridge program on their business journey.  They also share actionable best practices for how minority business owners can invest in themselves and how other businesses can support minority owned businesses.  We hope this episode will challenge you to remember community and pay-it-forward by considering how you can support minority owned businesses. Our Hosts this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder and Co-Chair of BakerBridgeMary Wu Tullis, ShareholderSpecial Guest Hosts:City Tasting BoxLisa BrownCristina McCarterUmami Food ConsultingAli Manning Resources:Click HERE to purchase, “Can I play with my Food?” – by Ali ManningTo learn more about the BakerBridge program, please visit:  https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bakerbridge

When considering how to provide support and resources to help minority owned businesses on a pathway towards long-term sustainability, growth, and success, do not overlook the power of community and paying-it-forward.  One way Baker Donelson has chosen to pay-it-forward is through BakerBridge, a program wherein attorneys partner with minority owned businesses on their legal needs to help them scale and enterprise. In this episode, our hosts examine the power of using relationships and community to support minority owned businesses.  The guests, three Black women owners of two businesses based in Memphis, Tennessee, share their individual journeys as a food scientist, foodpreneur, and business professional, how they contribute to each other’s success, and the impact of Baker Donelson’s BakerBridge program on their business journey.  They also share actionable best practices for how minority business owners can invest in themselves and how other businesses can support minority owned businesses.  We hope this episode will challenge you to remember community and pay-it-forward by considering how you can support minority owned businesses. Our Hosts this Week:<a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nakimuli Davis-Primer</a>, Shareholder and Co-Chair of BakerBridge<a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/mary-wu-tullis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Wu Tullis</a>, ShareholderSpecial Guest Hosts:<a href="https://citytastingbox.com/pages/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City Tasting Box</a> Lisa Brown Cristina McCarter<a href="https://www.umamifcc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Umami Food Consulting</a> Ali Manning Resources:Click <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Can-I-Play-my-Food/dp/B09P48DF6R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OA286T0DEQ8X&amp;keywords=can+i+play+with+my+food&amp;qid=1648226445&amp;sprefix=can+i+play+with+my+food%2Caps%2C80&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to purchase, “Can I play with my Food?” – by Ali ManningTo learn more about the BakerBridge program, please visit:  <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bakerbridge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bakerbridge</a>

Using Connections to Help Minority Owned Businesses Scale

What is the purpose of a Chief Diversity &amp; Inclusion Officer? Join us this week in Episode 6 as we sit down with Mark Baugh, Baker Donelson’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO), to discuss the role of a CDIO and how it is constantly changing. As members of a continually diversifying workforce, it is vital for employers to facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment. Mark describes the capability of everyone to serve as an ally and advocate in the workplace and to remain committed to open dialogue and promotion of diversity and inclusion. Our Hosts this Week:Jerrick D. Murrell, Associatehttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/jerrick-murrellMark A. Baugh, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officerhttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/Mark-A-Baugh

What is the purpose of a Chief Diversity &amp; Inclusion Officer? Join us this week in Episode 6 as we sit down with Mark Baugh, Baker Donelson’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO), to discuss the role of a CDIO and how it is constantly changing. As members of a continually diversifying workforce, it is vital for employers to facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment. Mark describes the capability of everyone to serve as an ally and advocate in the workplace and to remain committed to open dialogue and promotion of diversity and inclusion. Our Hosts this Week:Jerrick D. Murrell, Associate <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/jerrick-murrell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/jerrick-murrell</a>Mark A. Baugh, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Mark-A-Baugh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Mark-A-Baugh</a>

Privilege in the Workplace: The Role of a CDIO

Honor

How can we continue to advance Dr. King’s legacy in a way that creates more equitable and inclusive spaces all around us? In Episode five, we discuss how we can continue Dr. King’s living legacy through service.  Of note, we discuss how we can use our own resources, including our privileges, to level the playing field for those who may not have the same privileges. It is as simple as using your skills and talents to give back in ways that are meaningful to you. Join us as we discuss the importance of hope, service, and continuing to fight for civil and voting rights for all. Our Host this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholderhttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-PrimerSpecial Guest Hosts:Charles Grant, Shareholderhttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/Charles-K-GrantBahati Mutisya, Associatehttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisyaResources:Drum Major Sermonhttp://bethlehemfarm.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DrumMajorInstinct.pdfI Have a Dream Speechhttps://www.gilderlehrman.org/sites/default/files/inline-pdfs/king.dreamspeech.excerpts.pdfA Testament of Hopehttps://www.faculty.umb.edu/lawrence_blum/courses/318_11/readings/king_ethical_demands.pdf

How can we continue to advance Dr. King’s legacy in a way that creates more equitable and inclusive spaces all around us? In Episode five, we discuss how we can continue Dr. King’s living legacy through service.  Of note, we discuss how we can use our own resources, including our privileges, to level the playing field for those who may not have the same privileges. It is as simple as using your skills and talents to give back in ways that are meaningful to you. Join us as we discuss the importance of hope, service, and continuing to fight for civil and voting rights for all. Our Host this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer</a>Special Guest Hosts:Charles Grant, Shareholder <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Charles-K-Grant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Charles-K-Grant</a>Bahati Mutisya, Associate <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/bahati-mutisya</a>Resources:Drum Major Sermon <a href="http://bethlehemfarm.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DrumMajorInstinct.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bethlehemfarm.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DrumMajorInstinct.pdf</a>I Have a Dream Speech <a href="https://www.gilderlehrman.org/sites/default/files/inline-pdfs/king.dreamspeech.excerpts.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gilderlehrman.org/sites/default/files/inline-pdfs/king.dreamspeech.excerpts.pdf</a>A Testament of Hope <a href="https://www.faculty.umb.edu/lawrence_blum/courses/318_11/readings/king_ethical_demands.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.faculty.umb.edu/lawrence_blum/courses/318_11/readings/king_ethical_demands.pdf</a>

Using Privilege: Serving to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

What is ableism? In Episode four, we define ableism, discuss how ableism can impact everyone, including those not living with a disability, and identify ways leaders, managers and individuals can tackle ableism in the workplace.  Understanding ableism requires education and addressing it in the workplace requires intentional and inclusive action. Catarina Rivera, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant specializing in disability diversity, joins us to unpack ableism, which is hardly discussed.  Catarina also offers steps we can follow to address ableism in the workplace.  Our Hosts this Week:Juan Hernandez, Associatehttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/juan-hernandezNakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholderhttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-PrimerRebecca Kent, Legal SecretarySpecial Guest Host:Catarina Rivera, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultanthttps://www.catarinarivera.com/ Resource Guide:For Phyllis M. May-Machunda's Paper, Exploring the Invisible Knapsack of Able-Bodied Privilegehttps://vetvoicenational.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/exploringinvisibleknapsack.pdfFor Catarina Rivera's Article, Addressing Ableism in the Workplacehttps://inclusively.com/news-and-resources/catarina-rivera-addressing-ableism-in-the-workplace

What is ableism? In Episode four, we define ableism, discuss how ableism can impact everyone, including those not living with a disability, and identify ways leaders, managers and individuals can tackle ableism in the workplace.  Understanding ableism requires education and addressing it in the workplace requires intentional and inclusive action. Catarina Rivera, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant specializing in disability diversity, joins us to unpack ableism, which is hardly discussed.  Catarina also offers steps we can follow to address ableism in the workplace.  Our Hosts this Week: Juan Hernandez, Associate <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/juan-hernandez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/juan-hernandez</a>Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer</a>Rebecca Kent, Legal SecretarySpecial Guest Host: Catarina Rivera, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant <a href="https://www.catarinarivera.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.catarinarivera.com/</a> Resource Guide:For Phyllis M. May-Machunda's Paper, Exploring the Invisible Knapsack of Able-Bodied Privilege <a href="https://vetvoicenational.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/exploringinvisibleknapsack.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vetvoicenational.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/exploringinvisibleknapsack.pdf</a>For Catarina Rivera's Article, Addressing Ableism in the Workplace <a href="https://inclusively.com/news-and-resources/catarina-rivera-addressing-ableism-in-the-workplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://inclusively.com/news-and-resources/catarina-rivera-addressing-ableism-in-the-workplace</a>

Able-Bodied Privilege: Understanding Ableism

Are you a trailblazer, an illuminator, or an advocate? Find out in Episode 3 as we define tokenism, share personal experiences of feeling tokenized, discuss the detrimental impact tokenism can have on individuals and organizations, and identify how we each can tackle tokenism as a trailblazer, Illuminator, and/or advocate. Combating tokenism requires intentional and inclusive action by everyone. Alycia Sutor of GrowthPlay joins us to help unpack some best practices. Listen to this episode to learn more about what you can do, whether you are a minority feeling/have felt tokenized or you are a leader with the power to eliminate tokenism.Look for our next episode on Ableism and Privilege, which releases on Friday, January 7, 2022.Our Hosts this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholderhttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-PrimerTenia L. Clayton, Associatehttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-claytonSpecial Guest Host:Alycia Sutor, Managing Director of GrowthPlayhttps://growthplay.com/teams/alycia-sutorResource Guide:https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2021/12/15/rushing-to-meet-client-demands-law-firms-risk-alienating-diverse-lawyersTokenism: What It Is &amp; How It Affects Our Workplaces: https://www.inhersight.com/blog/diversity/tokenism

Are you a trailblazer, an illuminator, or an advocate? Find out in Episode 3 as we define tokenism, share personal experiences of feeling tokenized, discuss the detrimental impact tokenism can have on individuals and organizations, and identify how we each can tackle tokenism as a trailblazer, Illuminator, and/or advocate. Combating tokenism requires intentional and inclusive action by everyone. Alycia Sutor of GrowthPlay joins us to help unpack some best practices. Listen to this episode to learn more about what you can do, whether you are a minority feeling/have felt tokenized or you are a leader with the power to eliminate tokenism.Look for our next episode on Ableism and Privilege, which releases on Friday, January 7, 2022.Our Hosts this Week: Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer</a>Tenia L. Clayton, Associate <a href="https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-clayton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-clayton</a>Special Guest Host: Alycia Sutor, Managing Director of GrowthPlay <a href="https://growthplay.com/teams/alycia-sutor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://growthplay.com/teams/alycia-sutor</a>Resource Guide:<ul><li><a href="https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2021/12/15/rushing-to-meet-client-demands-law-firms-risk-alienating-diverse-lawyers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2021/12/15/rushing-to-meet-client-demands-law-firms-risk-alienating-diverse-lawyers</a></li><li>Tokenism: What It Is &amp; How It Affects Our Workplaces: <a href="https://www.inhersight.com/blog/diversity/tokenism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.inhersight.com/blog/diversity/tokenism</a></li></ul>

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