NYSBA International Section 2023 Mexico Global Conference

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) International Section is hosting its 2023 Global Conference in Mexico City, Mexico. This year, the conference will consist of three days of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) panels and plenaries, including various hot topics in international law. The meeting also offers networking opportunities in the form of extended breaks, luncheons, receptions, dinners, including our traditional gala dinner, and social and cultural events.

On October 13, Morrison Foerster partner Randy Bullard, co-chair of the firm’s Latin America Desk, will speak on the following panel:

Diversity in the Workplace

We live in a diverse world and the business world is no exception! We know that diverse teams are better at problem solving, offer more creative strategies and foster innovation, and yet workplaces face challenges when it comes to the inclusion of their diversity. Leaders are people, and as such, are prone to bias. Therefore, how do we help each other to recognize and confront our biases? How do we encourage equity and inclusion in our workplaces? As leaders, what is our responsibility to promote equitable and inclusive environments? What are those key aspects to enhance inclusive leadership? In an era where impact and ESG criteria are part of everyday business decisions, what is the relevance of DEI? What is the relevance of DEI in long term sustainability? How can we as part of the legal community face the challenges presented by the evolution of ESG and Sustainability and provide better advice? This program will address these issues as well as the additional layer of complexity of advising on and implementing DEI best practices.

Moderators:

Diane O’Connell, Sorting it Out, Inc., USA

Claudia Rodríguez Campos, Santamarina y Steta, México

Panelists:

Mariana Aguilar, Pearson Education, México

Randy Bullard, Morrison Foerster, USA

Mariuz Calvet, HSBC, México

Geraldina Gonzalez de la Vega Hernandez, President of Education and Attention at México City’s Council to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination