Diversity & Inclusion Events Calendar for 2026

Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure Seminar

Type: Seminar
Description: Managing Partner William Peterfriend will present a seminar on Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure on behalf of the FDLA.
Location: Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA)
Date: August 13, 2024

Diversity & Inclusion Events Calendar for 2023

Diversity & Inclusion Events Calendar for 2024

Risk Management: Mitigating Security & Crime Risk + Post-Incident Investigations

Type: The Hospitality Law Seminar
Description: 

Developing methods that help determine the extent of the existing risks, followed up by mitigation strategies that help reduce risk lessen the potential severity of an incident impact on your organization. The session provided practices to reduce exposure of harm to people & loss of property.

Location: Miami, Florida
Date: July 26, 2022

Diversity & Inclusion 2022: A Framework for Effectiveness

Type: The Gavel National Conference VII
Description: We are a nation and society growing in diversity. The success of our organizations depends on our ability to manage and leverage the inherent differences in our teams. Predictably, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) is at the forefront of every business and insurer’s priorities. As one example, D&I is a key evaluation and selection criterion for panel counsel consideration. This session will examine effective initiatives, policies and programs that build and support the success of a diverse workforce.  It will provide a framework for achieving D&I from a written strategic plan, formation of committees, affinity groups, a supplier diversity program, mentor programs, recruitment and retention practices and strategies, social media campaigns, training curricula, and reporting demographics.   We will highlight case studies of law firms with successful initiatives.  We will also examine the insurance carrier’s perspective on advancements and requirements from panel firm partners. 

The session will be presented by Janine Menendez-Aponte, Esq., Director of Strategic Mentoring and Training at Luks and Santaniello, LLC., Janell Wade, Manager, Risk Management Operations at Avalon Bay Communities, Inc., and guest commentary from Dorsey Miller, Esq., and the Association of Diverse Abitrators & Mediators (ADAAM)
Location: Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, FL
Date: January, 2023