Law Light

On this episode, Melinda Delmonico (CEO of Gibson Arnold & Associates) is joined by Larry Lee, who is a Shareholder with Jones & Keller in Denver, CO.  Larry summarizes his career in labor and employment law and how his father inspired his career. Larry also discusses what diversity and inclusion means to him, and why it is so important in the legal field. Melinda and Larry also look at mentorship as a tool for diversity & inclusion, as well as what makes a great leader on diversity & inclusion issues. Finally, we learn about what inspires Larry both personally and professionally.

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Melinda Delmonico, President & CEO of Gibson Arnold & Associates, interviews Lucy Stark, the Managing Partner of Holland & Hart as part of our Women in Leadership series. Lucy shares about her journey to becoming Managing Partner, a role she never imagined she would take on, and what it means to get to be the woman in the room. She also describes her passion for her career, and how she fell into a practice that she loves. Finally, we learn what inspires and motivates Lucy both in her career and in her personal life. 

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Law Light returns this week with a conversation between Melinda Delmonico, CEO of Gibson Arnold, and Jennifer Simons of Parker Wellbore. Jennifer is Sr. Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Parker Wellbore and has spent much of her career with the company. We hear about Jennifer's distinguished history  with Parker, as well as the ways her life and her beliefs have shaped her career. Jennifer shares with us the greatest lessons she has learned from her career, as well as the lessons she is continuing to learn even still. Melinda and Jennifer discuss what it is like to be the only woman in the room, and how we can use our privilege to uplift others rather than focusing on our differences. We learn about Jennifer's commitment to self care, and what truly inspires her both at work and in her personal life.

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This week on Law Light, we are continuing our discussion on Diversity & Inclusion with our guest, Kim Stith. Kim is Vice President & General Counsel of Employment Law and Benefits at Waste Management. Melinda Delmonico (President & CEO of Gibson Arnold) and Kim get together to discuss Kim's experience with Diversity & Inclusion in the legal field, and what DEI initiatives should look like in the modern era. Kim offers her unique perspective on Diversity & Inclusion both as an employment attorney, and as an African-American female attorney. Kim's lengthy and accomplished legal career gives her an expansive view on the evolution of DEI in the legal field, and she and Melinda dive into how diversity of thought truly benefits everyone in an organization. Finally, we hear where Kim derives her inspiration, both in her personal and professional life.

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This week on Law Light, we are excited to feature a conversation between Melinda Delmonico, President & CEO of Gibson Arnold, and Anne Lee Benedict, General Counsel of Thomas James Homes here in Denver, Colorado. Anne began her legal career in law firms, but found her way in-house at Summit Materials where she realized that her true love was in-house law. Anne and Melinda discuss the unique role of in-house attorneys, and the responsibilities they hold not just as lawyers, but as business leaders as well. We also learn more about Anne's background as the daughter of South Korean immigrants, and how she draws inspiration from the people in the legal field who are fighting for diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. Finally, Anne and Melinda talk self care and the importance of finding what nourishes your body and your soul. 

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Welcome back to season 4 of Law Light! We are fortunate to begin this season joined by our guest Marika Rietsema Ball, who is an Associate at Jones & Keller in Denver, CO. Marika joins us as part of our Diversity & Inclusion series. Host Melinda Delmonico (President & CEO of Gibson Arnold) and Marika discuss the contemporary issues that arise when hiring and retaining diverse attorneys in the legal field. Marika emphasizes that companies and employees should not be afraid to be wrong, as long as they are willing to learn from their mistakes. Melinda and Marika also take a look at what inclusivity in the workplace can mean not only to BIPOC employees, or minority employees, but to the entire organization as whole and how it can be improved by being diverse in as many ways as possible. Lastly, Marika shares her thoughts on what makes a good leader for Diversity & Inclusion, and shares her hopes for the future.

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This week on Law Light, Melinda Delmonico (President & CEO of Gibson Arnold) is joined by Maria Arias, Principal of Maria Arias Solutions. Maria focuses her business on strategic consulting in the area of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and has helped a number of organizations learn to prioritize these values within their company's culture. Maria began her career as an attorney, but quickly focused her career on Diversity and Inclusion, eventually becoming the Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion for Comcast Corporation before launching her own consulting business. Maria and Melinda discuss just how important Diversity & Inclusion are in today's workplace, as well as how to implement structures that promote equity. Maria also defines what makes a good leader in her eyes, starting first and foremost with humility. Finally, we learn about the Law School Yes We Can program which encourages and assists diverse professionals to succeed in law school and beyond.

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This week's episode of Law Light features Melinda Delmonico, President & CEO of Gibson Arnold joined by Lesley Wynes, Chief Legal Talent Officer for Thompson Coburn. Lesley oversees all attorney recruiting and hiring nationwide for Thompson Coburn, and therefore provides some invaluable insight and advice on what it takes to be successful as a law firm attorney. Lesley began her career as a tax attorney in a large firm, but through her self-described "choose your own adventure career", she found her way into attorney recruiting for Thompson Coburn and has done so for the last two years. Lesley and Melinda discuss the effects of remote work on incoming associates, as well as how to decide what kind of lawyer you ultimately want to become. Lesley also offers a few pieces of advice for new law school grads and seasoned lawyers alike. 

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This week on Law Light, we are continuing our series on Diversity and Inclusion with guest Veronica Foley, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Precision Drilling. Veronica speaks with Melinda Delmonico, President & CEO of Gibson Arnold about her legal career path, about moving to the United States at the age of 16, and about fighting to become a lawyer despite those who doubted her from a very young age. Veronica's story is a fascinating one, and she beautifully delivers her thoughts on what diversity & inclusion mean in the workplace and why it is important in all aspects of the professional world. Veronica aims to lead by example when it comes to implementing diversity & inclusion, and she and Melinda discuss the challenges that are posed by unconscious biases against people of color and other underrepresented groups. 

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