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Partner Michael Kasdan Selected to Participate in Panel on Allies at NALP 2020 Diversity Summit Alongside Other Diversity and Inclusion Leaders

April 22, 2020

Wiggin and Dana Partner Michael Kasdan has been selected to participate as a panelist in The National Association for Law Placement (NALP)’s 2020 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit, which will take place on October 7, 2020.

Mike and his co-presenters, Senior Diversity and Inclusion Manager of Ogletree Deakins Rebecca Baumgartner, and Ogletree Deakins Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer Michelle Wimes, will present on the topic of “The Purpose of Privilege: How to Create and Engage a Culture of Allies.”

Mike and his co-panelists will discuss how to develop an organizational awareness for allyship as well as how to engage and leverage allies at work. They will also look at how to involve leadership in shifting the culture at work to one where there is a safe space for attorneys to grow and contribute fully.

To register and learn more, please click here.

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