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2025 GWIC San Diego – “Riding the Waves: Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Diversity Initiatives”

Jun

09

Location: Town and Country Resort

Start Date: June 9, 2025

End Date: June 9, 2025

Start Time: 9:55 am pt

End Time: 10:30 am pt

Speaker(s): Kim Altsuler, Melinda S. Gentile, Jennifer L. Harris,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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In Summer 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race can no longer be a factor in admissions at colleges receiving federal funds. This landmark decision has sparked a surge of lawsuits challenging DE&I initiatives, hiring practices, and minority/women-owned/disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) programs across industries. Join Melinda S. Gentile (Of Counsel, Miami), Kim Altsuler (Co-Managing Partner, Houston), and Jennifer Harris [...] Read More

GWIC Lunch Table: Synergistic Mentorships – Building Strong Relationships that Foster Success

Jun

09

Location: Town and Country Resort

Start Date: June 9, 2025

End Date: June 9, 2025

Start Time: 12:15 pm est

End Time: 1:45 pm est

Speaker(s): Angela A.L. Connor, Kellie M. Ros,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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Discover key strategies to cultivate meaningful and effective mentor-mentee relationships. This discussion will explore practical tips for developing trust, setting goals, and creating mutual growth that drives confidence, leadership and long-term success. Join Angela Connor (Partner, Houston Office) and Kellie Ros (Senior Associate, Houston Office) for this lunch table at GWIC San Diego! Click HERE to register. Please note a [...] Read More

GWIC Lunch Table: Deep Dive into MWDBE

Jun

09

Location: Town and Country Resort

Start Date: June 9, 2025

End Date: June 9, 2025

Start Time: 12:15 pm est

End Time: 1:45 pm est

Speaker(s): Jennifer L. Harris,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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Take a deeper dive into the MWDBE issues discussed in P&A’s legal panel, Riding the Waves: Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Diversity Initiatives. Jennifer Harris will lead a discussion and answer your questions about the legal challenges to MWDBE programs and how companies are reacting to the changing environment. Join Jennifer Harris (Partner, Washington, D.C. Office) for this lunch table [...] Read More

GWIC Lunch Table: Deep Dive into DEI

Jun

09

Location: Town and Country Resort

Start Date: June 9, 2025

End Date: June 9, 2025

Start Time: 12:15 pm est

End Time: 1:45 pm est

Speaker(s): Kim Altsuler,

Practice Area(s): Residential & Multi-Family,

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Take a deeper dive into the DEI issues discussed in P&A’s legal panel, Riding the Waves: Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Diversity Initiatives. Kim Altsuler will lead a discussion and answer your questions about the legal challenges to DEI programs and how companies are reacting to the changing environment. Join Kim Altsuler (Co-Managing Partner, Houston) for this lunch table at [...] Read More

GWIC Lunch Table: You’ve Earned a Seat at the Table – Now Own It

Jun

09

Location: Town and Country Resort

Start Date: June 9, 2025

End Date: June 9, 2025

Start Time: 12:15 pm est

End Time: 1:45 pm est

Speaker(s): Elaine Y. Lee,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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Skill and dedication has helped you succeed, but once you get a seat at the table, it can feel like another challenge to find the confidence to lead, manage, and take your place among new peers—especially when the table still looks like a “boys’ table”. We will discuss and share ways to find confidence that feels authentic, whatever stage you [...] Read More