JAMS is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair. Since its establishment in 1988, the Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair has played a pivotal role as a ‘family reunion’ for LGBTQ+ and ally legal professionals. This annual event not only provides an opportunity to reflect on the shared history of the LGBTQ+ legal community but also serves as a platform to envision the future of the legal profession. As the largest LGBTQ+ legal conference in the United States, the Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair consistently attracts over 2,000 attendees, making it a cornerstone event for networking, professional development, and advocacy.
Featured Program:
Why a DEI Perspective is Essential to Today's ADR Practice
Friday, August 9, 2024 | 9:00 - 10:15 AM ET
For decades, there was an abysmal lack of diversity in the selection of arbitrators and mediators in ADR proceedings. In recent years, happily, there have been numerous initiatives put forward to remedy this situation, with tangible progress being made and renewed hope that the situation will continue to improve. Join our panel of experienced ADR professionals to learn more about the precise nature of this long-term problem afflicting the ADR field, why it matters, and what steps have taken place – and are anticipated to take place – to address this issue going forward. Legal professionals considering entering an ADR practice are encouraged to attend to learn more about how to be part of the solution!
Featured JAMS Speaker: Genesis Fisher, Mediator, New York