358: Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (w/Alexis Yee-Garcia)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today on the podcast, we have guest Alexis Yee-Garcia, who manages diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at a BigLaw firm. We talk about how people with diverse profiles - whether racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender identity, or sexual orientation - find their place in today's legal profession.

In this episode we discuss:

• Alexis Yee-Garcia's professional background
• What does "diversity and inclusion" mean in the legal employment context?
• How can you tell if a firm is really serious about diversity and inclusion?
• Participating in minority career fairs or summer programs
• How to leverage a diverse background throughout your legal career
• Suggestions for people who want to get into the field of diversity and inclusion themselves

Resources:

• CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
• Law360 Diversity Snapshot (https://www.law360.com/pulse/articles/1513061/the-2022-diversity-snapshot)
• The American Lawyer (https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/)
• Podcast Episode 258: Law Clerks for Diversity (w/Guest Danielle Barondess) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-258-law-clerks-for-diversity-w-guest-danielle-barondess/)

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