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Despite diversity and inclusion being a daily topic within the legal profession, the needle is barely moving, in particular, for women of color within the profession. The DRI Women of Color Roundtable will be a candid discussion on challenges facing women of color within the legal profession and will provide insight on how women of color attorneys can overcome those challenges.

Welcome and Introduction
Stacy L. Douglas, Partner and Director of Diversity & Inclusion – Everett Dorey LLP, Los Angeles, CA  

Can I Get Close to You? Networking Panel

Moderator:
Christina A. Gonzales, Shareholder – Marshall Dennehey, Philadelphia, PA

Panelists: 

• R. Matt Cairns, Associate General Counsel – Textron, Providence, RI
• Geneau M. Thames, General Counsel – VP, General Counsel and Secretary – Harford Mutual Insurance Group, Bel Air, MD

The Path to Promotion

Moderator: 
Darleene Peters, Partner – Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC, New Orleans, LA

Panelists: 

• Charissa N. Walker, Partner – Tucker Ellis LLP, Cleveland, OH
• Sandra Diggs-Miller, Vice President, External Affairs – Entergy, New Orleans, LA  
• Deborah St. Lawrence Thompson, Partner – Nelson Mullins, Baltimore, MD
• Amy Stewart, Owner – Stewart Law Group, Dallas, TX   

Show Me the Money

Moderator: 
Tyrra V. Walker, Associate – Chartwell Law, Atlanta, GA  

Panelists: 

• Reginald Johnson, Chief Diversity Officer & SVP NA Field Human Resources – Signet Jewelers, Dallas, TX
• Ron Jordan, Founder – Carter-Whie & Shaw, Chestertown, MD
• Douglas K. Burrell, Partner – Chartwell Law, Norcross, GA

Join the Insurance Bad Faith & Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar and Diversity for Success Seminar for a relaxing evening at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel located on the Event Hub (lobby level).  Connect with your contemporaries, exchange stories over cocktails, and savor carefully crafted small bites. This exclusive gathering is more than a networking event, it's a launching pad for the next phase of your inspiring legal journey. Don't miss this chance to be among peers who will shape the future of the legal landscape. Join us, where your potential is limitless.

In addition, we are pleased to welcome the Asian American Insurance Network (AAIN), and the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) at the reception. AAIN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and growth of Asian-Pacific Islander professionals in the insurance industry through mentorship, networking, education, and social awareness. NAAIA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering African American insurance professionals currently in the industry as well as celebrating their accomplishments. Please join this networking reception to learn more about AAIN (https://www.aainsurance.org/) and NAAIA (https://www.naaia.org/).