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STAYING POWER: Best Practices in Diversity Retention Programs

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Speakers:

Teveia Barnes, President of Lawyers For One America

Joan Williams, Professor of Law, UC Hastings, College of the Law

James Potter, Del Monte Foods, Former Chair of California Minority Counsel Program

Panelist will discuss and analyze best practices and programs for retaining lawyers of color in large firms, including:

  • Why do associates of color experience difficulty in retention and advancement?
  • What is the approach and practice of the more successful firms in retaining associates of color?
  • How does a successful program produce positive results?

Location:     Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliff LLP

                    408 Howard Street, San Francisco

MCLE Registration:     4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Program:                      4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Reception:                   6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

MCLE:  One hour of Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession

LFOA Members $25 - Must mention you are a LFOA member in registration notes

Register online at   www.sfbar.org/calendar