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Diversity and Inclusion Managers Summit
The Diversity and Inclusion Manager Summit was held on August 24, 2018, at The Ritz Carlton
New Orleans.
The Diversity and Inclusion Managers Summit is an opportunity to discuss how Diversity and
Inclusion managers can cultivate a culture where all talented contributors—regardless of race,
gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or natural origin—can have and can see a
path to long-term success.
Disabilities Series
The Diversity Committee hosts a series of disability law-related CLE seminars.
A session titled Navigating Disability in Legal Practice: Breaking Stereotypes and Building
Respect was held on May 23, 2024, in conjunction with the Specialty Bars Conference, at the
Louisiana Bar Center, New Orleans, LA. The session featured the following speaker(s):
Debra J. Weinberg, Disability Rights Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
Sarah H. Bacot, Disability Rights Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
Immigration
A session titled The 360° Perspective of Immigration Law was held in conjunction with the LSBA
Midyear meeting, on January 19, 2023, at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel. The seminar
featured the following speaker(s):
Ashley F. Dees, Partner, Berry, Appleman & Leiden LLP, Lake Charles, LA
Samantha Hechtman, Senior Associate, Ware Immigration, Metairie, LA
Professional Development Workshop Series
The session titled Take Command, Be Empowered, and Own Your Future was held on August 25,
2023, at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans Hotel.
The seminar featured the following speaker(s):
Honorable Dana M. Douglas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, New Orleans, LA
Honorable Erin Wilder-Doomes, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, Baton Rouge,
LA
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