Director Of Inclusion amp Diversity - Americas

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Director of Inclusion & Diversity - Americas
Duties: Oversee the implementation of the Americas Diversity Plan in alignment with global diversity plans. Conceive, develop and oversee implementation of initiatives, programs and approaches that facilitate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at the Firm. Embed a culture of inclusion in the Firm, which embraces the Firm’s leadership behaviors and enhances the Firm’s reputation and image as a leader in diversity and inclusion. Support the Americas Diversity Committee in its development and advancement of diverse lawyers in the Americas and advocate for best practices in the diversity and inclusion space. Work collaboratively across functions to develop strategies, solutions and programs that address areas of opportunity and support critical business and cultural priorities, including: Influencing cultural change within the Firm by focusing on inclusion in addition to diversity. Increasing the number of candidates in our diverse pipeline through the staffing, development and promotion of diverse attorneys and business services professionals. Attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining diverse talent; and Developing of a strong external brand regarding the Firm’s diversity and inclusion approaches. Leverage and analyze organizational data and metrics to identify opportunities for strengthening diversity and inclusion across the Firm and fostering leadership accountability and cultural change. Conducts regular market analyses and uses a metrics based approach. Analyze and recommend the most effective use of people and budget in external sponsorships and activities to promote and support the Firm’s strategic objectives in the Americas. Oversee and provide leadership on client requests, partnerships and needs, including responses to diversity RFPs and sponsorships, with the support of the shared services survey response team. Provide experienced advice and support to firm leaders in implementing specific diversity and inclusion initiatives in their practice groups or administrative departments. Expand external diversity relationships with clients, key organizations and bar associations, while increasing the internal engagement of the same. Identify diversity, equity and inclusion trends and best practices across the profession and various regions, and implement the same, as appropriate. Develop and manage the diversity budget for the Americas, together with designated diversity partners. Uses a people-centric approach to support diverse lawyers, and provides strategic support to the diversity infrastructure of women’s initiatives, affinity groups and diversity committees. Provides training on a wide range of diversity topics. Serves as an internal and external thought leader on diversity & inclusion. All members of the firm are expected to participate in our Global Citizenship program.

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