Beyond the Buzz Words: Using Data Analytics as the Driving Force of Your DEI Program - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Sarah Caldwell Breslin is Senior Corporate Counsel- Employment Law (Americas) for Infosys Limited, a global leader in next-generation digital services. In this role Sarah manages litigation and counsels internal business and HR partners on day-to-day employment issues across the US, Canada, and Latin America. Prior to joining Infosys, Sarah was in private practice with Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.

Megan is the General Counsel and CHRO at Glowforge, Inc., a Seattle-based technology start-up that designs and produces 3D laser printers. Megan also oversees the HR team, customer support organization, recruiting, and the facilities team at Glowforge. Megan joined Glowforge's executive team during a period of rapid growth. Megan came from heading up the legal team at Convoy, Inc. another Seattle-based technology start-up. In addition to her day job, Megan founded and runs Diversity University, which provides diversity, equity, and inclusion tools such as training, project management, or assists in investigations for companies, law firms, and organizations. Megan's background includes both law firm and in-house experience with previous senior legal positions at Moss Adams, one of the country's largest public accounting firms and Expeditors International, a Fortune 500 international logistics company. Megan serves on the board of directors for Providence Pediatric Hospice of Seattle, sits on the board for ACC - WA, co-chairs the sponsorship committee and sits on the executive board for Centerforce. Recently she was awarded the top ten 30 somethings by ACC national, received the "Legal MVP Award" by SimpleLegal, she was listed in Marquis 2022 Who's Who in America, was featured on the International "The Counsel" Podcast, and was recognized by our very own Women, Influence and Power in Law for Championing Diversity in-house and for Innovative Leadership. She has spoken around the country on various topics and is seen as a prominent leader in the legal community. She recently published her book The Art of Networking, providing women, underrepresented individuals, and anyone looking for career progression or to grow a more robust network with tangible tools and advice to do so.

Kirsten Hotchkiss is Vice President, Global Employee Relations and Employment Counsel for GBT US, LLC, dba American Express Global Business Travel, a business travel management company with over 12,000 employees. A practicing attorney for over 30 years, Ms. Hotchkiss has extensive experience in helping employers manage the complex array of employment laws, investigating and responding to employee concerns, and defending and resolving claims brought against them.

As in-house counsel, Ms. Hotchkiss has always focused her attention on finding new and creative ways to avoid litigation, manage employee concerns, and maintain harmony in the workplace. She has counseled and trained hundreds of supervisors on employment legal issues. In addition, she provides advice and guidance on the development of new policies and programs designed to improve the employee experience.

Throughout her career, she has been active in both bar association and civic activities within her community. Currently, she serves on the Board of Historic Mitchelville, the first town of formerly enslaved people in the United States.

Ms. Hotchkiss is a qualified mediator, the owner of an employment law training business, EmLaw Training, and the co-founder of the on-line website for legacy planning, My Life’s Message (www.mylifesmessage.com).