The following day opened with remarks from Jim Kelly, partner in the Real Estate group, executive committee member, and co-chair of both the Washington, D. C., office and the Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee. He described the Summit as an opportunity to strengthen community, foster belonging, and build relationships that support client service, mentorship, and collaboration. A Relationship Development Workshop brought together attorneys across offices, practices, and seniority levels for a scenario-based exercise on turning connections into collaboration. Judge Timothy K. Lewis, senior counsel in the Business Litigation group and co-chair of the Appellate Litigation group, delivered a keynote on his journey to the federal bench and dedication to human dignity, encouraging lawyers to use language, truth, inclusion, and grace to advance a more just profession and society.
Throughout the Summit, the firm’ s values were put into action through a clothing drive for The Wardrobe, a mentorship and sponsorship panel focused on career growth, and a client panel, featuring Exelon / PECO, Teleflex, and Morgan Properties discussing trust, responsiveness, and exceptional service. Together, these sessions reinforced the importance of strong relationships, shared values, and inclusive practices in delivering outstanding service and fostering a thriving professional community.
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