Speaking Engagement

Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Talent

Blank Rome Director of Diversity & Inclusion Krystal Studavent Ramsey will serve as a panelist at the Houston Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators’ luncheon and education session, Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Talent, taking place Tuesday, November 16, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST, as an in-person and online event.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In recent years, the legal industry has received much scrutiny regarding the lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession. In 2020, following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others, organizations began to speak out about inequalities and many vowed to make changes within their organizations. An esteemed group of panelists will discuss recruiting and most importantly retaining diverse talent in the legal field. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of issues faced regarding this topic along with actionable items that can be implemented in organizations.

PANELISTS

• MODERATOR: Chassidy Deckard, SHRM-CP – Director of Administration, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman; President – HALRA; Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Houston Chapter ALA
• Krystal Studavent Ramsey, Esq. (She/Her/Hers) – Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Blank Rome
• Julie Tran – Senior Director of Talent Management, Vinson & Elkins
• Amber Carter – Manager, Pathway & Recruitment Innovations.
• Gabby Torres – Law Clerk, 1L & 2L Summer Associate, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman; Texas Law
• Kristen N. Taylor, Esq. – Assistant Director, Office of Career, Professional Development & Diversity Initiatives, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
• Sang Shin – Senior Counsel, Jackson Walker

To learn more and to register, please visit the event webpage.