The Future of DEI with Natalie E. Norfus and Shanté S. Gordon - Episode 158

The Jabot

Kathryn interviewed experts Natalie E. Norfus and Shanté S. Gordon discussing the legal industry, the application of AI in legal research via Lexis Plus's new platform, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Regarding burnout, Shanté advises identifying needs and seeking support. Natalie emphasizes realism in work allocation and setting work boundaries, particularly during the pandemic. Both underline the crucial need for resources and realistic expectations.

Highlights

• The AI-powered tool, Judicial Brief Analysis, and its ability to offer targeted recommendations of relevant cases
• Natalie’s motivation to attend law school, wanting to advocate for people and be a civil rights lawyer
• Strategy work Shanté produces for their DEI clients when she has time to focus on her work
• The importance of intentionality in DEI practices, especially in the retention of diverse employees in a company
• Work does not have to be a zero-sum game with winners and losers, advocating for a middle ground between full-time remote work and compulsory on-site presence
• The larger structural issues in the legal profession and how it affects the profession's readiness for work-from-home setups
• Steps in recognizing burnout, addressing it, and seeking support as needed
• How business can start reiterate available resources and encourage employees to take advantage of them as necessary

Episode Resources

• https://parade.com/author/natalie-e-norfus
• https://thenorfusfirm.com/our-team/

Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus

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