In this episode, CDW’s Director of Compliance and Ethics, Gil Cubia, and Joi Bourgeois, Kirkland’s Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, interview Kirkland corporate partner and DEI leader, Michelle Kilkenny. Michelle offers unique insights as one of the only senior women partners in PE and what it is like to lead on women’s leadership and equity and inclusion issues in Big Law. Gil chimes in from an in-house vantage point and an energetic conversation ensues.

In this episode, Lenora Ausbon-Odom, the Chief Talent Development and Inclusion Officer of DLA Piper, shared the importance of supporting one another in becoming better people and the importance of doing good in the world, and how early exposure to these ethical principles help nurture an openness to different cultures and ideas that shape an unique approach to DEI.

In this episode, Maria Melendez, Sidley Austin LLP’s global Chief Diversity Officer, shares how a global mindset, inclusivity awareness and impactful relationships have helped her advance diversity and inclusion.

In this episode, Kristin Malek, CDW’s Director of Business Diversity, shares her personal story and how her commitment to advancing marginalized communities has evolved into her fabulous role of mentoring and coaching diverse suppliers.

In this episode, Tamara Fletcher, CDW’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion shares about CDW’s 15 years of evolution in diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with the pillars of CDW’s current strategy for this important field which emphasizes its culture, talent, and business model.

In this episode, Justin Sobey, SVP and General Counsel for Sirius Computer Solutions which was acquired by CDW last December, shares how Sirius has developed a pathway and pipeline for a more diverse supply base. Additionally, Justin provides insights on how the cultural similarities of CDW and Sirius will facilitate Sirius’ future diversity, equity and inclusion journey.

In this episode, David Oskandy, CDW’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel shares why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critically important for an international growth strategy. David provides insights for leveraging different perspectives when working in an international context and how that strengthens outcomes.

In this episode, Rick Kulevich, CDW’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary shares the Legal Team's vision for a more inclusive culture along with the team's Diversity and Inclusion strategy. Rick provides insights for leveraging the internal legal team as well as using the power of the company's law firm partners to make measurable progress.