June 11, 2010 — Chicago
Northwestern University School of Law Conference Center

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The fifth annual Diversity Summit will bring together NALP and ALDFP members, law firm partners, in-house lawyers, law school deans, industry consultants, and other legal career professionals who have an interest in continuing to expand the diversity of the practice of law. The chief purpose of this exciting conference is to provide a forum for a robust exchange of information about the current challenges and innovations surrounding the issue of diversity in the legal employment arena. The 2010 Diversity Summit will:

• Focus on the diversity pipeline and highlight programs that have successful track records.
• Identify proven ways to increase the recruitment, promotion, and retention of diverse lawyers.
• Examine how the movement to competency-based systems for compensation and advancement is likely to affect law firms' diversity initiatives.
• Provide diversity professionals and others involved in law school and law firm diversity initiatives an opportunity to connect with one another and share best practices.
• Provide continuing legal education credits.

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With educational support from WestLegalEdCenter and Practical Law Company

Schedule of Events — Friday, June 11

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Mandatory CLE Credit

The 2010 Diversity Summit is accredited in several mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) jurisdictions for varying numbers of credit hours. Please note that some jurisdictions do not accredit courses on law practice management. To obtain specific information on MCLE accreditation of this program, please contact Crystal Finch at cfinch@ali-aba.org.

Registration Information

Registration for the Summit is $295 for NALP and ALFDP members (with discounts for multiple registrants) and $395 for nonmembers. Conference registration is limited. Learn more and register here.

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Diversity Summit Planning Committee

• LeaNora Ruffin, Widener University School of Law – NALP President
• Sylvia F. James, Baker Botts L.L.P. – ALFDP President
• George P. Braxton, LeClairRyan
• Karen H. Hester, University of Kansas School of Law
• Dana Morris, University of Maryland School of Law
• Elvera M.A. Pollard, Blank Rome LLP
• Rachel Simmonds-Watson, Debevoise & Plimpton
• Gwen Tolbert, Rutgers University School of Law – Camden
• Werten Bellamy, Stakeholders, Inc. - Advisor