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The Case for Diversity—It's Everybody's BusinessMay 22–24, 2006 The Workforce Diversity Network will present the national Diversity 2006 Conference, “The Case for Diversity—It's Everybody's Business.” It will be held in Rochester, New York, May 22-24, 2006, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Nixon Peabody LLP, one of the largest multipractice law firms in the United States, with offices in sixteen cities, is the principal sponsor. “Sponsoring the 2006 Diversity Conference is part of our commitment to promoting diversity,” said Harry Trueheart, chairman, ceo, and co-managing partner. “We believe it is vitally important for each employee and partner to increase their understanding of all people. Hosting this conference provides Nixon Peabody the opportunity to take one more step in that direction.” “Nixon Peabody has been a leader in supporting workforce diversity education,” said Alfreda Brown, chairman of the Workforce Diversity Network. “As one of the nation's largest law firms, it is also a founding member of the GRDC and Workforce Diversity Network. We are extremely pleased and honored that they have taken the lead in making this major three-day conference possible.” The conference is expected to draw hundreds of business leaders from across the nation. This is the sixth and largest conference presented by the Workforce Diversity Network, which has organized some of the nation's highest attended workforce diversity conferences. More than 2,500 people representing more than 200 companies and organizations from all over the country attended the previous conferences. The agenda on extensive range of workforce diversity issues will be announced in November and will feature approximately thirty of the nation's most highly regarded diversity experts and keynotes. The conference will conclude with a half-day symposium on diversity issues in the legal profession and will also offer a diversity marketplace with exhibits of diversity-related products and services. CLE CreditsNixon Peabody is pleased to be a sponsor of the “Diversity 2006 Conference.” As an accredited provider of CLE for New York, the firm is offering New York CLE credit (1.5 credits Law Practice Management) for each of the Legal Symposium concurrent sessions. Per NYS rules, these sessions are approved for experienced attorneys only. Also in keeping with NYS rules, the firm has a hardship policy. For further information on making a hardship application, contact Barbara Cutrona at 585-224-2727 or by e-mail at bcutrona@workforcediversitynetwork.com. For More InformationFor more information on the Diversity 2006 Conference, Nixon Peabody and its diversity programs, sponsorship opportunities, becoming a member of the Workforce Diversity Network, or forming a regional council see www.workforcediversitynetwork.com or contact Mike Streeter, Executive Director, at 585-787-2036. For more information about Nixon Peabody LLP’s diversity efforts, please visit our firm Diversity page. |
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