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Ephraim J. Pierre

Senior Labor and Employment Associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s New York Office

His practice focuses on representing management in complex employment litigation, arbitrations, and class actions as well as providing employers practical workplace solutions. In 2017, Pierre was awarded Seyfarth Shaw’s “Inspirational Leadership Award” in recognition of his commitment to Legal Outreach, Inc, a pipeline program for NYC youth, and he was named a Pathfinder with the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.

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Employment and Labor

Increasing Diversity and Inclusion Through Engaged Corporate Counsel

This article will present proactive approaches to promoting diversity and inclusion that in-house legal departments and the legal community can adopt and adapt to individual circumstances. Specifically, this article will examine the importance of messaging from leadership, meaningful mentorship/sponsorship relationships, limiting implicit bias in hiring and promotions, building strategic relationships with bar associations, and working with law firms to increase diversity.