Yusuf Z Zakir
January 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer
In Defense of DEI: A Rejection of the Misinformation Campaign"As we approach the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we are experiencing an onslaught," Yusuf Z. Zakir of Davis Wright Tremaine writes. "Here, I will seek to correct the record about equity, inclusion, and diversity."
By Yusuf Z. Zakir
8 minute read
November 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
An Am Law CDO's Take: The Impact of the Middle East Crisis on DEI in U.S. FirmsRight now, compassion is lacking. Rather, pain, trauma, and fear are the primary drivers—internally and externally. When those are the drivers, we are in fight-or-flight mode. This causes us to put up walls and prevent productive discourse.
By Yusuf Z. Zakir
7 minute read
July 26, 2023 | The Recorder
Reacting, Responding and Engaging With the World: Guiding Principles for DEI-Related MessagingCritically, any messaging that a law firm sends must be part of a broader DEI strategy, according to Yusuf Zakir, Davis Wright Tremaine's chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.
By Yusuf Z. Zakir
10 minute read
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