COL. WILLIAM GUNN OUTSIDE THE


DEPARTMENT OF


VETERANS AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.


May/June 2012


FEATURES 18 A Military Perspective


Lack of diversity and inclusion in the military is a national security risk. Unlike corporate legal departments and law firms, the military cannot hire laterally. All of its legal minds are promoted internally. The military’s unique perspective offers insights that


can be applied to the civilian practice of law. BY JONATHAN GRONER


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8 Notes from the President & CEO


10 Perseverance in Profi le Highlighting the contributions and talents of attorneys with disabilities.


Kareem Dale BY TOM CALARCO


12 Lawyer’s Lantern Offering illuminating professional guidance for your career.


BY LORI L. GARRETT


14 Spotlighting Dru Ramey BY PATRICK FOLLIARD


DEPARTMENTS


42 Association Focus Ms. JD BY MICHELLE NEALY


44 Diversity News The Inclusiveness Manual BY JOSHUA SHIELDS


48 Movers & Shakers


50 The Scale MCCA Weighs the News BY JOSHUA SHIELDS


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Generation The future of the legal workforce is here. The next generation of legal minds has arrived and is ready to boldly lead the legal industry in the coming years. The profiled attorneys represent America’s leading companies and firms. From Google to Krispy Kreme, these lawyers are the stars of the next generation. BY NIKI MITCHELL


28 The Next 38 Mind the Gap


For the first time in our nation’s history there are four generations working side by side. Each generation takes a different approach to its workload, and conflicts can easily arise from misunderstandings. Yet age is just one factor when attempting to dissect the disconnect. Our dependence on technology, and the way we use it, is central to understanding the generational differences in communication. BY CHANA GARCIA


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