The second episode continues the “courageous conversation” begun in the first installment, with A. Michael Pratt, an accomplished litigator at the firm and a leader in Philadelphia’s legal and civic communities. Pratt discusses his op-ed “A Black Father’s Letter to His Black Son: ‘My Mission is to Keep You Safe,” published by ALM. Pratt’s piece captured the inescapable duality of celebrating his son’s college graduation marked by the pain and sadness of grieving the death of George Floyd and many others. Pratt and firm Shareholder and Chief Diversity Officer, Nikki Lewis Simon, discuss Pratt’s life experiences and explore his point of view and how he believes people can change the reality of racism and inequitable treatment. Pratt also shares stories about segments of his life and how these shaped him as a Black attorney and father.
Listen to Episode 2: A Courageous Conversation with A. Michael Pratt - Part 2
Greenberg Traurig’s GTDRIVES: Dynamic Dialogues Podcast informs business leaders, in-house counsel, and others about developments in diversity, equity, and inclusion and will be hosted by Shareholder and Chief Diversity Officer Nikki Lewis Simon. GTDRIVES is the diversity platform through which Greenberg Traurig, as a multinational law firm, “drives” engagement, full inclusion, and equity. DRIVES stands for Diversity, Retention, Inclusion, Value, Elevation, and Success, which are a part of GT’s core values.
Without a doubt, the work of building and maintaining a truly inclusive workplace that thrives on excellent client service, delivers positive results and revenue, where applicable, is the work of every person who works there. GTDRIVES: Dynamic Dialogues Podcast creates a space at the intersection of business and the increasingly diverse and engaged workforce where business leaders can have an honest dialogue around equity and inclusion.
This podcast gives an inside look into conversations and water cooler discussions about some of the important issues that many businesses face in this space. Podcast episodes will address key diversity topics in the workplace and in the news, including interviews as well as Greenberg Traurig’s Courageous Conversations series, where members of the firm and others outside of GT share parts of their journeys. We will also engage with high-level executives and people who are really wrestling with these issues. And tell those stories.