Bill Proudman
Sept. 1, 2010 – Focus on diversity topics currently dominating the legal news at Diversity in the 21st Century: Whether You Lead or Follow, Be a Champion for Change, the 2010 Diversity Counsel Program, on Oct. 1, in Milwaukee, 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Following a networking luncheon, keynote speaker Bill Proudman will address the Critical Role of White Men in Diversity and Inclusion Efforts. For many white men, their experience with diversity efforts leaves them feeling isolated and confused. Yet, without white men’s involvement with white women and men and women of color, most diversity initiatives won’t succeed over the long term. This session will raise awareness about the role that white men can take alongside white women and people of color in promoting diversity and inclusion. A national culture-change consultant, Proudman will address assumptions about white men and diversity, examine white male culture and systemic privilege and discuss next steps to creating a culture of full inclusion in the legal profession.
Morning sessions
Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships in Wisconsin and the U.S.: Current Issues and Concerns, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Madison attorney Tamara Beth Packard will provide an overview of the current patchwork of relationship recognitions provided to same-sex couples and discuss the unique challenges this patchwork poses for such couples and our nation.
Blurring the Borders: Current Immigration Laws, Issues, and the American Dream, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Milwaukee attorneys Joseph M. Rivas and John L. Sesini will offer an overview of current and proposed immigration laws at the state and federal level, including pending ideas for national, comprehensive immigration reform, and the after affect of Arizona’s SB1070 on the national debate.
Be a sponsor…
There is still time to join the ranks of 2010 event sponsors for the Diversity Counsel Program.
All donations are tax deductible and can be made through the Wisconsin Law Foundation. Become a sponsor.
The Diversity Outreach Committee thanks Quarles & Brady LLP for being the Premiere sponsor for this event.
From Equal Employment Opportunity to Effective Diversity Management, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Attorney Warren Buliox will provide a brief, substantive overview of the changing law as it pertains to the legal profession. The program will include a panel discussion with attorneys Mark A. Cameli, Rebecca Goldman, Maureen A. McGinnity, Ann Marie Rieger, and Warren Buliox. Michael Moore will moderate.
The Diversity Outreach Committee supports and encourages a diverse State Bar and a legal profession that respects and values its members’ differences, focusing on those arising from disability, ethnicity, gender, LGBT identity, and race. The 2010 Diversity Counsel Program is presented in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel, Wisconsin Chapter.
Tuition for this 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. program is $35 for members, $25 for Ultimate Pass Holders, and $15 for law students. The program will be submitted for CLE credit.
