Diversity News & Initiatives
At Best Best & Krieger LLP, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) stems far beyond just words on a website. Using our firm’s mission as a guide, our DEI Committee, firm leadership, attorneys and staff embrace and celebrate new perspectives in many ways. See below for a sampling of our recent programs, recognitions, communications and other DEI updates.
“Diversity makes us stronger and broadens our own perspectives. I celebrate diversity by seeking knowledge about different experiences and perspectives, and learning from that to broaden my own understanding.”
Lutfi Kharuf, Partner and Recruiting Committee Chair
Firm Initiatives
September 2021
Bridging the Gap: Maximizing the Benefits of Working in an Intergenerational Office
BB&K’s Mrunal Shah on Understanding Generational Strengths and Styles to Work as a More Effective Unit
Understanding and appreciating generational preferences can help break stereotypes and barriers to foster a more cohesive workplace. Further, it is important for operational success and employee satisfaction. BB&K's DEI Committee hosted an internal discussion on turning generational barriers into generational bridges and DEI Committee Co-Chair and Partner Mrunal Shah authored a PublicCEO article on this same topic. The key takeaway? With communication and consideration, generational gaps can be bridged to foster a more harmonious workplace.
September 2021
How Did You Get to Be a Mexican?
Book Club Discussion with Author and UC Davis School of Law Dean Kevin Johnson
As part of BB&K’s National Hispanic Heritage Month observance, the firm hosted an internal Book Club discussion featuring UC Davis School of Law Dean Kevin Johnson, who authored the book “How Did You Get to be Mexican?” Mr. Johnson, born to a Mexican American mother and Anglo father, writes that he hopes to “shed light on the experiences of an unexplored group of people and tell their untold stories,” while revealing “the richness of race relations that makes the United States unique.” Event attendees enjoyed a compelling, enlightening and enriching discussion of Hispanic heritage.
June 2021
The Journey of the Asian American Lawyer: An Interview with BB&K Attorney Nowland Hong [VIDEO]
Stories and Voices from L.A. Chinatown
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, BB&K explored the history of Asian American culture in Southern California and how the practice of law is impacted by the Asian American experience.
June 2021
BB&K Employee Bystander Training
Harassment in public spaces is a perpetual issue — be it on the basis of gender, religion, race or any one of the many characteristics that makes us all different. The last year, in particular, has seen racism, hate and xenophobic harassment against Asian Americans rise significantly. As part of BB&K’s ongoing work to build an inclusive community, we asked ourselves what can we do if we see someone being harassed?
We partnered with Hollaback! and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC to learn about the positive impact bystander intervention can have on individuals and communities. In our training, we explored various intervention strategies to better equip ourselves to stand up to any type of harassment.
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