LAGBAC - Chicago's LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s Post

We been telling yaw. Bravo! You better wake up. The black/minority Chuck Wagon for government Grant's and funding that only a few if yaw'l enjoy, is about to disappear. I am happy. These Government Prgrams are just another way to divide us, make us bow to them, and take our best to go work for them, and not our own communities. Black folks only got around $50 million anyway, and the red tape and hoops required to jump through for the support is discriminating in and of itself. My father had to borrow money AND stand in the street and at the job sites to get contacts as a Black-Owned Construction Company owner... ...and I, as a youn Kareem, was there along with him, doing my homework in the truck while they made my father BEG for a piece, a sliver, of local construction projects. While they just send their lawyers. I've never had a business loan, a government grant, nor an Angel Investor... nothing! To this day, I have to deal with their discrimination, and I see my young black and brown staff, partners and producers go through the same things. Now, the world is our Marketplace. Today, opportunities abound abroad. Let's stop begging for scraps and fractions, and let's talk our talents and skills where we are appreciated and Welcomed. Most of these "minority supplier" programs are scams anyway. Designed to keep us begging and get thengoberment the best of us fornthe cheap. Let them have it! Kareem Jackson🎙 https://lnkd.in/ggWRGUJq

🌟 Join us on November 22nd in delving deep into the diversity blueprint of the legal sector. Together, we can shape a more inclusive future. 🤝 RSVP today - https://lnkd.in/eNppF-mg Spaces are limited! 🔗 🔹 Christopher Sweeney 🔹 ZSA Canada 🔹 SABA Toronto 🔹 Canadian Association of Black Lawyers 🌈 #InclusionMatters #LegalProfession #PanelDiscussion #ChampioningInclusion #LegalInsights #LegalAdvice ⚖

Celebrating Excellence! 🏆 ⁣ ⁣ This week, we shine the spotlight on Ashley Gantt, our Founder and Managing Partner, for receiving the 2023 Florida Bar’s Henry T. Latimer Diversity and Inclusion Award. 🌈✨ Her commitment to equality has paved the way for change in the legal profession.⁣ ⁣ Curious about our values and expertise? Book a consultation today and let's discuss how we can bring our dedication to your legal needs.⁣ https://bit.ly/40NOFHe #GanttLegacyLaw #EstatePlanning #LegacyTalk #LegacyPlanning

Lowenstein’s Madhumita Datta, Rasmeet K. Chahil, and Rahul D. recently attended the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC)’s 28th Annual Gala. Lowenstein was a proud sponsor of the event, and the team was thrilled to support the organization’s mission to advance diversity within the legal profession, establish essential networks, strengthen legal practices, and provide valuable community resources. To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Lowenstein Sandler, please visit: https://bit.ly/3fGrRmS #ECVC #venturecapital #patentlaw #whitecollar #bankruptcylaw #diversity #lawyers #diversityinlaw

It has only been a few years since Juneteenth officially became a United States National Holiday, so some companies may still be deciding how they can best integrate and celebrate this national holiday throughout their companies. Here are some ideas to help get you started: 1. Volunteer as a company at a local event 2. Sponsor a Juneteenth event in your community 3. Expand your company's DEI efforts 4. Invite a civil rights or racial justice professional speaker to come and talk to your organization Happy Juneteenth everyone! The original concept for this post, and some of the ideas were taken from this article: https://lnkd.in/gC5vYHkm.

NEW BLOG POST! Read about Elizabeth Pittman's amazing journey through the legal world, during a time where there were not many Black, or female individuals in the profession. Find, Elizabeth Pittman: An Innovator and Guide For North Omaha's Community, here https://buff.ly/3LptDaP to learn about her story! #Freedomtainment #OmahaFreedomFestival #UniversityofNebraskaOmaha #CreightonUniversityofLaw

🌟 National Black Business Month 🌟 Explore the unique legal challenges faced by black-owned businesses in our latest article, "Legal Challenges Faced by Black-Owned Businesses." Learn about real cases, understand the issues, and join us in advocating for a more equitable business environment. 📚💼✊ #BlackBusinessMonth #Entrepreneurship #Equality #LegalInsights https://lnkd.in/g7jm9Ddh Get the representation you need, Contact Amber K. Boyd Attorney at Law at 317-960-5070 if you believe your rights as a worker are being violated. The time to act is now.

I'll be back in Toronto on Nov. 22 for this panel about inclusion in the legal profession, and my experience striking out on my own. Excited to meet and engage with the panelists! #dei #legalprofession #lawyers #legalcareers #diversityinlaw #diversityequityinclusion #womenentrepreneurs #BIPOClawyers #allyship #entrepreneurs #solopreneurs #ontariolawyers #canadianlawyers

We are honored by the words of Peggy Hoyt, JD, about WealthCounsel and how being a member has helped her with her practice. Learn more about the benefits of membership here: https://lnkd.in/gmE_2ikj

NEW BLOG POST! Read about Elizabeth Pittman's amazing journey through the legal world, during a time where there were not many Black, or female individuals in the profession. Find, Elizabeth Pittman: An Innovator and Guide For North Omaha's Community, here https://buff.ly/3LptDaP to learn about her story! #Freedomtainment #OmahaFreedomFestival #UniversityofNebraskaOmaha #CreightonUniversityofLaw