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Wonder Woman in Business, Kori Carew

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Kori Carew

Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer

Kori Carew focuses on inclusive leadership development, cultural fluency, skill building to mitigate bias, and success strategies for professionals from underrepresented groups to innovate, integrate, and operationalize diversity, inclusion, and belonging into the business and practice of law at Seyfarth.

Kori is the firm's external liaison and ambassador on inclusion and diversity for Seyfarth, along with the firm's national Diversity and Inclusion Action Team (DIAT) co-chairs and firm chair and managing partner leading all efforts of national partnerships and client engagement on inclusion and diversity. She works closely with the firm's executive committee, practice department leaders, the national DIAT, and clients as well as office DIATs, the firm's affinity groups, and the Human Resources, Talent Development, Marketing and Business Development, and Recruiting departments.

Kori is an innovative, collaborative team-builder with success working with diverse personalities, backgrounds, training, education, and experience, and in situations with sensitive and political considerations.

Get to Know Kori


TV Shows/Radio:


Dana Being Dana on Naperville Public TV, Exploring Diversity and Inclusion

KCUR Radio special, Hidden Visible: Women of Color in Kansas City

Finding Common Ground by Naperville on Race and Diversity


Podcasts:

Jabot, from Above the Law

Thomson Reuters with Natalie Runyon

Hustle & Flow

The Resilient Lawyer with Jeena Cho

Central Exchange Midwest Leadership Summit

Connect with Kori

Kori S. Carew, Esq. | Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
233 S. Wacker Drive | Suite 8000 | Chicago, Illinois 60606-6448
Direct: +1-312-460-6848
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Website: koricarew.com

kcarew@seyfarth.com | www.seyfarth.com
"Never underestimate the power of being seen." Brené Brown

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Wonder Woman in Business, Katherine Robertson

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Katherine Robertson

Katherine Robertson is an executive leadership coach who thrives in guiding her clients to realise their innate potential and produce the results they desire in every aspect of life.

It is her passion to enable women & men to find equilibrium in male-dominated industries to access their natural strength as Leaders, to feel vibrant, be mindful & have presence.

It is her belief that this is the pathway to take bold action, to have impact, resilience & influence in everything her Clients do.

Katherine has over 20 years leadership experience within the retail and construction industries, within the B2B & B2C sectors, so she sees things from both sides & has a diverse understanding of all facets of how a company works best

Her expertise is in Project management (Planning & Productivity), Product development/Buying (Creativity) yet her ability to develop strategic relationships with Stakeholders & all People involved (Collaboration) is what has made the difference to long-term accomplishment.

Experienced and trained in coaching techniques, Katherine shows her Clients how to transform their thinking, because it is both a competence (IQ) & a skill (EQ), therefore it can be improved through awareness and practice.

The key is they walk away knowing they have tapped into their inherent resourcefulness to leverage talent, communicate powerfully, enrich performance, use time productively, develop new ideas, and naturally embrace supporting others to do the same.

For Katherine, the client’s goals are her mission. Her strength lies in inspiring others, creating simplicity of plans, setting structure for excellence, using clear communication & having measurable outcomes for personal, career and dynamic Leadership aspirations.  If you want to learn the secrets to creating an environment and culture where people flourish, are empowered and phenomenal results are commonplace, then you will appreciate taking Katherine’s results-focused, solution-based and consultative approach.

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Enjoy the podcast.

Katherine Robertson

Connect with Katherine

LinkedIn

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Wonder Woman in Business, Alissa Penney

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Alissa Penney

Alissa Penney is the Owner of/HR Consultant with A Better HR, LLC, an HR consultation company focused on helping small, thinly stretched HR teams do Better work.​ She founded the company in mid 2019 in response to what she felt was a gap for HR professionals working in small teams or departments of one when it comes to consultation resources. The possibility of helping HR teams achieve their best work is what keeps her motivated each day! 

As a SHRM-SCP and IPMA-SCP certified professional, she’s especially passionate about finding innovative and effective ways to make great HR happen. She’s also a huge data/workplace analytics and company culture nerd so feel free to connect with her if those are passion spots for you too!

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Enjoy the podcast.

Alissa Penney

Contact Alissa

Alissa Penney

HR Consultant/Owner

A Better HR

510-877-3252

Connect with Alissa

ABetterHR.com

Twitter @ABetterHR

LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alissa-penney/

 

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Wonder Woman in Business, Carly Duvall

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Carly Duvall

Carly Duvall is a bet-the-company litigator who defends large corporate businesses in high-stakes disputes. She is particularly adept at advising clients facing serious legal jeopardy such as allegations of fraud, embezzlement, and conversion. Carly recognizes the high-stress nature of such matters and partners closely with each client to help them avoid criminal penalties and civil damages so they can stay in operation.

She holistically manages multi-faceted disputes by first conducting an internal investigation then creating a strategy and plan to address all aspects of the problem–from criminal and regulatory penalties to potential civil claims and damages. Throughout her cases, Carly manages crisis communications and consistently works toward creative resolution. Carly is mindful that her cases require more than just a legal strategy and response; she works side-by-side with her clients to help them find clarity and calm so their companies can thrive again.

Carly also acts as outside general counsel to a wide range of startup and emerging growth companies. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow into the next stage of their business.  In this role she advises her clients on risk management and long-term strategic legal planning in a cost-effective way.  Carly also advises technology companies on how to operate their business in a regulatory and legal climate built for brick and mortar businesses. Carly is co-chair of the Spencer Fane Startup Lab where accepted startup companies receive 3 months of free legal consultation, access to Spencer Fane resources, and mentoring.

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Chair, Kansas City Sports Commission Emerging Leaders Board

  • Women’s White Collar Defense Association

  • Kansas City Tomorrow Program (Class of 2020), KC Civic Council

  • Nebraska Women’s Leadership Network

  • Association of Women Lawyers

  • Women’s Intersport Network Triathlon Planning Committee, 2015-2018

DISTINCTIONS

  • Up & Coming Award, Missouri Lawyers’ Weekly, 2019

  • Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2014-2016, 2019

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Enjoy the podcast.

Carly Duvall

Contact Carly

Phone: 816.292.8330 

Email: cduvall@spencerfane.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlyduvall/

Twitter: @carlyduvall

Link to the StartUp Lab landing page: 

https://www.spencerfane.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Spencer-Fane-STARTUP-Lab.pdf

 

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Wonder Woman in Business, Cathi Rodgveller

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Cathi Rodgveller

Cathi Rodgveller founded IGNITE Worldwide to help girls everywhere to believe in themselves and encourage each girl to strive to develop her abilities and skills. Cathi understands that STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers offer women the opportunity to make their unique contribution to society while working in high paying roles, gaining confidence and in turn each one becoming a role model for the next generation.  Cathi sees her reward each time a girl understands that she is smart and capable and gains the conviction to accomplish her special dream.  

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Our mission:

IGNITE Worldwide is the answer to achieving gender equity in STEM. We work directly with teachers during the school day to provide programming that promotes STEM education and career advancement for girls and non-binary youth from historically marginalized communities. Through hands-on events that connect students with role models who live and work in their communities, students recognize new possibilities for their futures.

Our vision: 

We envision a world where every girl has IGNITE Worldwide at her school. All girls deserve equal access to STEM education during their school day, so they are aware of STEM opportunities and have the social and cultural capital to secure and thrive in a STEM career. IGNITE Worldwide promotes economic equality and workforce development by cultivating a diverse pipeline of talent and supporting a sustainable future for girls and their families.  

How to support IGNITE Worldwide:

If you support this mission, we encourage you to become a supporter of IGNITE Worldwide by becoming a monthly donor today. Your support will help IGNITE educate more girls about their opportunities and inspire them to pursue a future in STEM. Make a donation here:  https://secure.givelively.org/donate/ignite-worldwide.

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Enjoy the podcast.

Cathi Rodgveller

Contact Cathi

Cathi Rodgveller, M.S. Ed.  

CEO and Founder, IGNITE Worldwide

p: 206-683-3258w: www.igniteworldwide.org e: cathi@ignite-worldwide.org

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Wonder Women in Business Ally, John Iino

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John Iino

JD, CPC, CDP

John Iino is a proven change agent, helping individuals and organizations achieve excellence through his experience as a global law firm leader, diversity professional and executive coach. He serves as Reed Smith’s Chief Diversity Officer, leading Reed Smith’s efforts to sponsor and achieve diversity and inclusion in the legal community. Reed Smith (www.reedsmith.com) is a global law firm with over 3,000 employees in 30 offices around the world.  Some of the most notable accomplishments during his tenure as CDO:

  • Recognized as one of the top three major law firms to receive the Thomas Sager Award from
    the Minority Corporate Counsel Association for diversity & inclusion programming and
    successes (2019)

  • Increased number of women lawyers by 15%; increased number of diverse lawyers by
    20% (2016-2019)

  • Decreased attrition of diverse lawyers from 21% to 11% (2016-2019)

John is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) from the Institute of Diversity Certification and was recently named one of the Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers in the nation by the National Diversity Council.  He is the creator and serves as host of the acclaimed podcast, “Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories.”

John also is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and founder of Cumbre Alta Associates (www.CumbreAltaAssociates.com), a consulting firm focused on business and leadership coaching for lawyers and business executives.  He received his coaching certification and training from The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and earned their Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) status. His coaching has helped numerous individuals reach their goals and achieve greater awareness.

John previously served as Global Chair of Reed Smith’s Business & Finance Department, overseeing a $400M division of a $1B global law firm. He also served as Chair of the U.S. Corporate & Securities Group and Managing Partner of the Los Angeles office. In 2010, John became the first Asian American to serve on Reed Smith's Executive Committee and Senior Management Team. He previously served as the Chair of Reed Smith's Asian American Affinity Group.

John was recognized as one of the nation’s Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers by the National Diversity Council (2020), a 2020 TOP50 Diversity Star by Diversity Stars, the “Nation’s Best (Western Region)” by Lawyers of Color (2019) and was one of the inaugural recipients of the “DiversityFIRST™” Award from the California Diversity Council (2019). He was named among the top 500 ''Most Influential People in LA'' by the Los Angeles Business Journal (2018) and has been named ''One of the Nation's Most Influential Minority Attorneys'' for two consecutive years (2014-2015). John received the ''Lifetime Achievement Award'' at the Los Angeles Business Journal's Asian Business Awards (2016), the "Volunteer of the Year" Award from Ednovate, Inc. (2019), the Leadership Award from the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association (2017) and the President's Award from the USC Alumni Association (2017).

He is a frequent speaker and trainer on topics such as diversity and inclusion, inclusive leadership and law firm management.

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A message from our Global D&I Chair

Published on June 9, 2020

John Iino, CPC, CDP

Chief Diversity Officer | Certified Professional Coach | Diversity Consultant | President-Alumni Assn | Pronouns: he/his

This is an intensely painful moment in what has been an already difficult year. Today, George Floyd is being laid to rest next to his mother, the same mother he cried out for in his final moments while under the knee of a police officer. The United States is hurting. The world is hurting. We are hurting because generations of systemic racism and racial injustice – directed especially toward African Americans – has gone unchecked for too long.

A powerful range of emotions – pain, fear, anger, among them – has taken hold in our country and in our firm, especially among people of color within the Reed Smith family. If you haven’t had an opportunity, please read the public statement by Sandy Thomas, our Global Managing Partner, which reiterates that the firm will not sit idly by in this moment. At Reed Smith, Black Lives Matter. We are a values-led firm, committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect, to prize our differences, and drive progress in our communities and in our firm.

As a global organization, we know that we have the opportunity to help drive progress on racial justice – and we know that our actions will speak louder than our words. We are working with our Senior Management Team on a comprehensive plan to address how we can effect lasting change. This is just the beginning. I invite you to send me your specific thoughts about actions that we can take as a firm or individually.

Contact John

John Iino, CPC, CDCChief Diversity Officer
Reed Smith LLPjiino@reedsmith.com1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90067-6078
Direct: 213.457.8025Bio - LinkedIn - Twitter

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