This international podcast from the Barnes & Thornburg Podcast Network aims to make room for courageous conversations in the legal profession. These conversations are necessary to move us toward better, both as a firm and as an industry. Our podcast is hosted by Barnes & Thornburg Partner Dawn Rosemond.
Diversity Matters: The Inclusion Journey: Racing Forward with INDY NXT Driver Myles Rowe
This episode of Diversity Matters dives into the world of motorsports, a space not often associated with diversity, yet one that’s gradually shifting gears. Dawn Rosemond, firm diversity partner, chats with Myles Rowe, a trailblazer on the track, about his inspiring journey into racing. They discuss the challenges he’s faced in pursuing a career in a predominantly non-diverse environment, what drives him to keep going, and why representation matters in breaking down barriers. Whether you're a...
13 Oct 2022
Diversity Matters: A Sit-Down With BTLatinx
This episode of Diversity Matters celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Katrina Thompson and Ladene Mendoza, both of whom co-chair BTLatinx, Barnes & Thornburg’s Talent Resource Group for our Hispanic and Latinx teammates and allies. Listen in as Ladene and Katrina share their personal journey with host and Firm Diversity Partner, Dawn Rosemond, and how it led to them becoming a co-lead of BTLatinx. The group also discusses the uniqueness of the Latinx experience as well as ...
22 Sept 2022
Special Edition of Diversity Matters, Atlanta Women’s Summit: The Making, Reality and Power of a Trailblazer
This special edition of Diversity Matters was recorded at the inaugural Barnes & Thornburg Atlanta Women's Summit. Featuring Suzanne Alcocer, general counsel and senior vice president of human resources at Granges Americas, Inc., Robin Dunson, chief legal officer and general counsel at Segra and Yasmine Murray, chief operating officer and general counsel at H.J. Russell & Co., this episode focuses on the experience of women and women of color as general counsel. Dawn Rosemond, h...
26 May 2022
Diversity Matters: Some Big Talk with BTBlack – Still A Dream!?
This Diversity Matters episode features guests Michael Battle, Brittney Lee, Melanie Mawema and Elizabeth Underwood, all of whom co-lead BTBlack, Barnes & Thornburg’s Talent Resource Group for our Black and African American teammates and allies. The group joins host and Firm Diversity Partner Dawn Rosemond to discuss BTBlack, tackling the current climate and being Black in the legal profession.
28 Apr 2022
Diversity Matters: An Unwavering Commitment
Listen as our incoming Firm Managing Partner, Andy Detherage, discusses his approach to affecting change on the DEI front with our host and Firm Diversity Partner, Dawn Rosemond. This episode maintains that the firm's targeted and aggressive approach to DEI commitment will not only continue under Andy’s leadership, but will be pushed even further forward. Andy’s commitment to DEI is authentic and our hope is for you to hear that through this episode.
6 Dec 2021
Diversity Matters: A Legacy of Change
Bob Grand, Barnes & Thornburg’s firm managing partner, joins Dawn Rosemond, our host and firm diversity partner, in this episode of Diversity Matters. They discuss Bob’s approach to DEI during his time in firm leadership, and his decision to lead from the front, establish a full-time executive DEI position in 2016 and ask Dawn, a partner, to take on the role. The insights they share shine a light on how, under Bob’s leadership, there has not been merely buy-in, but an engaged, assertive a...
4 Oct 2021
Diversity Matters: Effecting Change From the Bench
Meet Magistrate Judge Andre Gammage of the St. Joseph Circuit Court in South Bend and Tim Maher, a Barnes & Thornburg partner in our South Bend office. Magistrate Gammage, with the assistance of Tim and Barnes & Thornburg, has undertaken two efforts that are transformative and are atypical advocacy from the bench. Join Dawn Rosemond, our host and Barnes & Thornburg’s firm diversity partner, as she and her guests unpack these efforts, discuss best practices and, hopefully, inspire ...
8 Sept 2021
Diversity Matters: Some Heavy Lifting Among Friends
This episode of Diversity Matters features Jackie Wilson II, executive director of diversity and inclusion at BSE Global in Brooklyn, New York, and Adam Bartrom, a Barnes & Thornburg partner in our Fort Wayne, Indiana, office. Dawn Rosemond, our host and Barnes & Thornburg’s firm diversity partner, brings forward the friendship between Jackie and Adam that includes regular conversations surrounding race. Listen as they showcase the possibilities embedded in going beyond your comfort z...
7 Jun 2021
Diversity Matters: Proud Pride
Meet Amber Bollman and Brian Jarman, both of whom co-lead BTPride, Barnes & Thornburg’s talent resource group for our LGBTQ+ teammates and allies. Brian and Amber sit down with Firm Diversity Partner and host Dawn Rosemond to discuss the relevance of Pride and its impact on the legal profession, the intersectionality of the Pride movement with other social justice movements, and their own personal journeys to leading BTPride.
26 May 2021
Diversity Matters: A Lesson in Awareness, Empathy and Advocacy With BTAPA
Season two of Diversity Matters kicks off with Mark Kittaka and Sarah Hawk, both of whom are partners at Barnes & Thornburg and members of BTAPA, the firm's talent resource group for Asian Pacific American teammates and allies. To celebrate and honor National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Sarah and Mark join host Dawn Rosemond to discuss the month's importance and significance, address the current climate given the rise of xenophobia and attacks on Asian and Pacific Islander Amer...
30 Dec 2020
Special Edition of Diversity Matters: Chicago Diversity Trailblazer Awards
This special edition of Diversity Matters highlights the recipients of the 2020 Barnes & Thornburg Chicago Diversity Trailblazer Awards: Barbara Flores, Commissioner of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation CommissionTom Tunney, Vice Mayor and Alderman of the 44th Ward for the City of Chicago Richard Boykin, former partner at Barnes & Thornburg, former member of the Cook County (IL) Board of Commissioners, and currently an attorney at Bridge Builders Consulting & Legal Serv...
4 Dec 2020
Diversity Matters Episode 3: Standing for Change With Partner Lindsey Dates
The third episode of Diversity Matters features Lindsey Dates, a partner in Barnes & Thornburg’s Chicago office. Firm Diversity Partner Dawn Rosemond speaks with Lindsey about how he became a voice of change in the current racial and social justice climate, both inside and outside the firm.
6 Aug 2020
Diversity Matters Episode 2: No More Business As Usual
Dawn Rosemond, Firm Diversity Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, hosts the second episode of Diversity Matters and is joined by Toyota Motor North America's Group Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer Sandra Phillips Rogers. Their conversation is grounded in the current racial and social justice climate while discussing Sandra's personal and professional commitment to facing these issues in the workplace. They also touch on Toyota's D&I Thought Leadership Series ...
20 May 2020
Introducing Diversity Matters: Thriving in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis
Meet host Dawn Rosemond, firm diversity partner at Barnes & Thornburg, as she leads a discussion with partners Alan Mills and Victor Vital about the challenges that the global COVID-19 pandemic brings to diverse practitioners. They discuss how both firms and in-house counsel can counteract these challenges with intentional focus, and how individuals can elevate their voices within their own businesses.
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