Director Gaby L. Longsworth, Ph.D. will speak on the panel “How to Successfully Drive Inclusion and Diversity in EVERY IP Department” during the IPOwners Spring Summit™ on Wednesday, April 21. This virtual IPO conference is designed for mid to senior level attorneys with topics directly relevant to in-house counsel and information for outside counsel that will enhance relationship building and productivity with their corporate clients.

Session Overview

The session will address two important aspects of inclusion and diversity within IP departments: 1) how to recruit diverse candidates and 2) how to foster an inclusive environment and retain diverse individuals. Speakers will share practical tips for recruiting diverse talent and how to train and mentor diverse employees. Speakers will also address ways to ensure your organization offers an inclusive environment, particularly in the remote work environment that is our new normal.