Going All In on Diversity and Inclusion

Going All In on Diversity and Inclusion includes new tools and lays out the road map to success for law firms seeking to maximize the benefits of a diverse workforce. Unlike traditional diversity efforts law firms have engaged in for decades without success, inclusiveness initiatives require leaders to go "All In."

The book describes three phases of a modern-day diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DEI) initiative:

1) "My In" - full commitment by leaders, plus action to address hidden barriers to success;

2) "Buy In" - gaining the support and participation of others in the firm; and

3) "Tie In" - making DEI, through structural changes, a part of the DNA of the firm.

"Whether your firm needs to reinvigorate its diversity and inclusion efforts or take first steps, this book provides highly useful strategies and tools for firm leaders to make the most of their personal involvement while driving progress for the organization. I can't recommend it—and Kathleen—highly enough." — Benjamin Wilson, CHAIRMAN, BEVERIDGE & DIAMOND, PC

"A must read for any law firm leader; a practical how-to guide to evaluating your firm’s performance on diversity and inclusion goals, identifying the hidden barriers that are impeding talent development, and addressing the concerns of skeptics."— Robyn Minter Smyers, PARTNER AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER, THOMPSON HINE LLP