Brande Stellings Speaks at NYC Bar Association on Best Practices to Advance Women Lawyers

On February 16, 2024, Brande joined a panel discussion with Tracy Richelle High (Sullivan & Cromwell), Katherine Greenberg (A Better Balance) and Molly Huie (Bloomberg), hosted by the NYC Bar’s Women in the Legal Profession Committee, to discuss Advancement of Women Lawyers: Best Practices for a Better Tomorrow. The panel revisited the NYC Bar Association’s 2006 Best Practices Report and discussed its impact, the current state of the profession and promising practices for the future.

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Silda Palerm at the White House to Celebrate “Girls Leading Change”

Silda Palerm was invited to the White House by the First Lady to celebrate “Girls Leading Change” in October 2023.

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Brande Stellings Co-Chairs Practicing Law Institute's First Annual Supporting Diverse and Inclusive Legal Workplaces program

Brande Stellings with co-chair Sheila Boston and moderator Paula Edgar, along with distinguished panelists from Catalyst, Sullivan & Cromwell, Workplace Allies and the judiciary.

This first annual program focused on how to build cultures of allyship and sponsorship within the workplace.

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Silda Palerm Speaks at Harry’s for Women’s History Month

Vestry Laight partner Silda Palerm participated in a fireside chat at Harry’s, sponsored by ERGs Fuerza Latina and All Equals, as part of a series of events celebrating Women’s History Month. Palerm shared her experience and challenges faced as a Latina woman throughout her career as a prosecutor, in-house counsel and non-profit leader. The event was held live at Harry’s offices and open to all employees through Zoom.

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Vestry Laight Issues Report & Recommendations to Further USA Weightlifting's Efforts in Advancing Athlete Safety and Building an Inclusive Culture

Following a comprehensive assessment of USA Weightlifting’s culture, Vestry Laight issued a report November 18, 2021, outlining recommendations in key areas to help ensure the safety of its athletes and continue to build a culture that is welcoming to everyone. In addition to focusing on USA Weightlifting’s culture from a DEI perspective, the evaluation also examined USAW's handling of a high-profile U.S. Center for SafeSport case from 2017.

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Vestry Laight Engaged by USA Weightlifting

Vestry Laight has been engaged by USA Weightlifting, the National Governing Body for the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. Vestry Laight will conduct an independent assessment to evaluate USAW’s existing culture and past actions to determine how the organization can improve to ensure it is accessible, safe and welcoming to “Anyone, Anywhere.” Vestry Laight will build upon work completed by Prince Lobel and the Inclusion Playbook. Read more about the work here.

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VL speaks at BLB&G's Women's Forum about Inclusion & Diversity

Brande Stellings joined Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP's Women's Forum event for women leaders of pension funds and institutional investors. Lively discussion with Candace McLaren Lanham, Rachel Skaistis of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and Hannah Ross and Rebecca Boon of BLB&G.

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