ATLANTA – June 21, 2021 – John Richards, co-chair of the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, presented at Out Leadership’s “Proudly Resistant” event. The global, virtual event, which is sponsored by Greenberg Traurig and encompasses the month of June, includes “over 40 events featuring CEO interviews, research findings, region-specific highlights, episodes featuring Broadway stars, and everything in between,” according to its website.
Richards moderated a two-part panel, featuring Retail Industry senior leaders, titled “Conversations Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Retail Landscape.” Its two segments were titled “The Business Case for DE&I: How To Effectuate Behavioral Change at the Individual and Organizational Level” and “Coming Out of the Pandemic: How the Retail Industry Is Remerging & Embracing Cultural & Behavioral Change.” Both covered a range of topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the retail industry.
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Richards is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment and Retail Industry Practices in the firm’s Atlanta office. He is global co-chair of the firm’s Retail Industry Practice and is an established player in the retail industry. Richards represents the full range of companies in the retail supply chain, from manufacturers and wholesalers to sellers of everyday consumer products and fashion apparel. Companies turn to him and his industry knowledge to efficiently and seamlessly manage their legal needs leveraging Greenberg Traurig’s wide-ranging industry experience and platform.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial, and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed $5 million over five years to help combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In addition, the firm’s efforts have been recognized through its Mansfield Rule 3.0 certification, administered by The Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2200 attorneys 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified. Web: www.gtlaw.com