Im a trial lawyer. I am a partner in an AmLaw 150 law firm. And I am a woman of color. I have spent my entire 14-year career at my law firm. I love my job. I love the law firm environment.

Oliver Wyman is a meritocracy – of people and of ideas – but that positioning is silent on LGBT issues. To move the global consulting firm from a difference-blind and passively accepting culture to an actively welcoming one, members of Gays and Lesbians…

I see life as a menu of opportunities: opportunity to learn, contribute, have fun, build, add value, and create a legacy. This is how I first encountered diversity as a people practice.

Halliburton is a leading energy services company with 60,000 employees working in 80 countries. Our employees speak more than 200 languages, and they range from field operators to engineers, scientists and managers.

CSC’s global Diversity Council (GDC) supports a global diversity program that promotes an inclusive environment in which employees have an opportunity to contribute, develop and meet their career objectives.

Professional development through shared experiences is an important component in developing a diverse workforce. Often in a down economy, the professional development of employees can take a back seat to a focus on the bottom line.

Pick up any any book on diversity or attend a training program and chances are good that you will receive the following advice…

Diversity and inclusion are not just buzz words at American Express – they are business imperatives. By having a diverse and inclusive organization, we strengthen our competitive advantage which is critical to achieving our vision of becoming the world’s most respected service brand.

Companies are increasingly adopting diversity initiatives and openly proclaiming their desire for more diversity in the workplace. This is excellent news to those of us responsible for diversity programs.

In nearly 20 years of work as a labor and employment lawyer in a multi-national law firm and as the Chairman of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), nothing has proven more challenging than convincing white, male middle-management why diversity matters.