Elimination of Bias: Diversity in the Legal Profession – Focus on Twin Cities Diversity in Practice

Schedule and Faculty

Schedule times listed below are for the live seminar. Times for replays may differ due to varied start times. Please refer to the DATES/LOCATION tab for individual replay start times.

12:30 – 1:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN

1:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Introduction to Twin Cities Diversity in Practice

Executive Director, Valerie Jensen, explains the genesis and mission of Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, discusses the organization’s initiatives and events, and shares the results of its ongoing efforts.

– Valerie Jensen; Twin Cities Diversity in Practice; Minneapolis

1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Diversity Issues and Initiatives in Law Firms: A Panel Discussion

– Charles S. Ferrell; Faegre & Benson LLP; Minneapolis
– Judith Bevis Langevin; Gray Plant Mooty; Minneapolis
– Richard Mark; Briggs and Morgan, P.A.; Minneapolis
– Thomas F. Nelson; Leonard Street and Deinard; Minneapolis
– Roshan N. Rajkumar; Bowman and Brooke LLP; Minneapolis
– Valerie Jensen (moderator)

2:15 – 3:00 p.m.

Diversity Issues and Initiatives in Corporate Law Departments

– Michael C. Connelly; Vice-President and General Counsel; Xcel Energy; Minneapolis
– Valerie Jensen; Twin Cities Diversity in Practice; Minneapolis
– Sean D. Kelly; Senior Counsel; Target; Minneapolis
– Laura Witte; Vice-President and U.S. General Counsel; Cargill, Inc