May 7, 2021 at 12:45 PM
Shares2 Diversity and inclusion efforts get a lot of lip service from folks in the legal industry, but what’s the experience like for someone putting in the hard work on the D&I frontline?
In the latest episode of The Jabot podcast, I chat with Brandi Russell, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Balch & Bingham about her new position and the how her career has twisted to bring her here. We also talk about the goals and benchmarks for the firm and two D&I initiatives the firm is passionate about the Balch Business Boost and Susan B. Livingston Boot Camp. We discuss how to to sell the ROI on diversity for those who may take a more lukewarm approach and how to bridge the gap between diversity efforts in law schools and law firms.
04:44 PM EST Share The law firm will provide pro bono legal services for businesses owned by women and people of color.
Balch & Bingham, a corporate law firm with more than 200 lawyers across the Southeast and Texas, including an office in Jacksonville, is offering Balch Business Boost, a program to support women and minority-owned business owners by providing free or low-cost legal services.
Balch’s attorneys will assist participating entrepreneurs and small businesses with employment, real estate and corporate matters, financing, intellectual property and data privacy issues.
Geremy Gregory
“We won’t be doing complex litigation,” said Geremy Gregory, managing partner in Jacksonville.