The 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Conference commenced in Chicago, marking its largest attendance yet with nearly 900 participants. The event, hosted by ALM’s Corporate Counsel, has become a vital networking platform for women in legal teams across various sectors from nonprofits to Fortune 100 companies.
Among the key issues discussed were the adoption of artificial intelligence by legal teams and strategies to navigate anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) lawsuits. Following the recent “Harvard” decision, legal departments are finding innovative ways to hire diverse candidates. Additionally, they’ve started factoring in tech adoption when choosing outside counsel, highlighting the complex landscape facing in-house legal professionals in 2024.
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