The Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Learning & Development is a key member of the firm's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Department and is primarily responsible for leading the scoping, vision, strategy, and execution of the firm's global DEI learning program and addressing unique development needs of the firm’s historically excluded talent. The Senior Manager will be a resource to the firm’s lawyers and professional staff for DEI learning & development. This position will work closely with the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, DEI Co-chairs, DEI Director, Affinity Group leaders, as well as other key stakeholders including Legal Recruiting, Professional Development, Wellbeing, IT, and Human Resources. The DEI team comprises of 10+ individuals.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate strongly preferred; Active Bar Membership a plus. Coaching certification is a plus. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in learning and development in professional services required (with a strong preference for law firm experience); demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles. Proven experience designing and/or leading DEI learning programs. Experience in program development  and evaluation; ability to collect, interpret and persuasively utilize data. Analyzes unique development needs of lawyers that identify as women, racial/ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, disabled, and/or veterans, including but not limited to enhanced mentorship and coaching. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Experience leading, managing and developing direct reports and/or matrixed teams. Flexibility for occasional travel. Must possess advanced knowledge of current diversity, equity, and inclusion trends, theories and practices.