Kathy Bowman-Williams
Global Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Squire Patton Boggs
Headquarters: Cleveland, OH
Industry: Legal Services
CEO: Mark Ruehlmann
Website: www.squirepattonboggs.com
Credentials: MBA, Syracuse University – Martin J. Whitman School of Management; BA, Buffalo State University
Kathy Bowman-Williams has more than two decades of combined experience in compliance, diversity and inclusion, training and development and talent management. She is a remarkable DEI leader, who inspires and influences others with her passion, vision, and action.
Bowman-Williams applies a practical approach to DEI and strives to make a positive impact in every area. Because of her efforts, the law firm has a global DEI strategy, ensuring that every aspect of the business is examined with a DEI lens.
Bowman-Williams also travels around the world to make sure that every initiative is relevant both globally and locally. She studies different cultures and traditions for different countries, and most importantly, she constantly listens, learns and adapts. Throughout the year, she hosts roundtables, panel discussions, fireside chats, podcasts and much more. She is a shining star in DEI and continually uses her vast expertise to help others.
