JaCynthia LittleDirector, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion MSC Industrial SupplyHeadquarters: Melville, NY and Davidson, NCIndustry: Supply Chain Distribution, MetalworkingCEO: Erik GershwindWebsite: www.mscdirect.com Credentials: MBA, University of Phoenix, Black Executive Leadership Program, McKinsey & Co, Inclusive Leadership, University of Colorado MSC is on a journey to inclusive excellence. The work that it strives to do in this… Read the full article

Tina GuptaSenior Vice President New York LifeHeadquarters: New York, NYIndustry: Financial ServicesCEO: Craig DeSantoWebsite: www.newyorklife.com Credentials: BSc, Psychology and Management from Aston University; MSc, Work and Organizational Psychology from University of Nottingham The principles of building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace deeply guide and are core to my work ethic and leadership style. By… Read the full article

Katherine TapleyUS Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Norton Rose FulbrightHeadquarters: Houston and New York (US); London (Global)Industry: Law firmCEO: Jeff Cody, US managing partnerWebsite: www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-us Credentials: JD, summa cum laude, St. Mary’s University School of Law, 2007; BA, BJ, French and Journalism with Public Relations Concentration, The University of Texas at Austin, 1999… Read the full article

Kathy Bowman-WilliamsGlobal Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Squire Patton BoggsHeadquarters: Cleveland, OHIndustry: Legal ServicesCEO: Mark RuehlmannWebsite: 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… Read the full article

Tran TaylorEVP – CHRO – CDO Upbound GroupHeadquarters: Plano, TXIndustry: RetailCEO: Mitchell FadelWebsite: www.upbound.com Credentials: Master’s Public Policy, Bachelor’s International Relations and Affairs, Certification on Strategic Human Resources Planning, West Virginia University Our company’s goal is Inclusive workplaces, where every individual feels welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It drives… Read the full article

By Shweta Maniar I’ve been fortunate to have a global role that allows me to travel internationally for work. Over the years, this has not only provided me with an opportunity to gather souvenirs but also invaluable business insights. What I’ve learned is that each country has a unique approach to conducting business. Just as… Read the full article

By Austin Wolcott As I was recently researching a breaking news topic in the pharmaceutical world, I had a tangential thought. I identify as a gay man, and I was understanding the unwritten but clear implications that this event would have for the LGBTQ+ community – particularly those with lower income – but I began… Read the full article

By Mohan Sivaloganathan Keep the personal and the business separate. It’s time to retire this antiquated script for achieving success, because today’s workforce of Gen Z and Millennial leaders are designing a better and healthier approach before our eyes. I vividly remember a moment that taught me how making the work personal is imperative to… Read the full article

By Robert A. Robertson with Dechert LLP I am a partner in the financial services group at Dechert and chair of the firm’s Black Professionals Alliance (BPA), Dechert’s Black affinity group. The BPA includes the firm’s Black attorneys and, as of last year, also our Black business services professionals. The BPA focuses on mentoring, nurturing… Read the full article

Profiles in Diversity Journal is proud to recognize prominent lawyers making a difference in diversity, inclusion, and equity within their law firms, and for their clients and communities with our second Diverse Lawyers Making a Difference Awards. The 11 profiles that appear in this issue recognize and celebrate the achievements of our second group of… Read the full article