18 | RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY | 19 External Conferences Weil leverages opportunities for attorneys of color to connect across offices and to provide profile-raising speaking opportunities at numerous diversity conferences. In 2022, 24 Black attorneys attended the “Charting Your Own Conference” in December and 12 attorneys of color attended the 2022 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference, including 6 partners who participated as speakers. Jumpstart New Joiner Program The Black Associate/Counsel Advisory Board developed Jumpstart for Black associates who join the Firm as summer associates, first year associates or lateral associates. New joiners are matched with Black partner and associate mentors to help navigate their transition to the Firm. Prior to New Associate Orientation 2022, the incoming Black associates were convened for a pre-orientation, which included mini-panels and break-out discussions. Staff Mentoring Circle Program To increase the retention and advancement of Black professional staff into leadership roles, this pilot program included Black staff members at supervisory levels with two senior leader mentors. The monthly sessions include internally and externally facilitated discussions on a range of topics, including feedback and evaluations, authentic leadership and wellness. Weil@CCWC
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