The mission of LCD is to support the efforts of its members to identify, recruit, advance and retain attorneys of color and women in Connecticut, Westchester County and Western Massachusetts and to make our community a more attractive place to practice law and find satisfying professional opportunities. LCD’s membership is exceptional. In partnership with our members, we are able to provide a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year to share thoughts and experiences that will foster authentic engagement and a more diverse and inclusive legal community. Many successful attorneys in law firms, corporate law departments, and government agencies have benefitted from and credited LCD’s programs for helping with their career progression. LCD’s plan is to continue to help develop future generations of lawyers and to assist its members in creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

About Us

Meet Our Leadership. Our dedicated Board of Directors works tirelessly to make authentic change happen and is committed to continuous improvement of LCD’s messaging and programs. Their leadership, time and talents are at the forefront of our efforts and accomplishments. They are supported by a dedicated staff.

OUR HISTORY

The Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (LCD) was formed in 2003 as The Connecticut Lawyers Group by concerned lawyers to answer the call to unite the resources, energy and commitment of the region’s leading corporations, public sector entities, law firms, law schools and state bar associations to advance diversity in the legal profession. Our current challenge is to increase the recruitment, retention and promotion of lawyers of color and other diverse individuals, not only as good social policy but also as good business practice.

THE TEAM

Joelle A. Murchison

Executive Director

director@lcd-ne.org

T: 860.937.6271

Brittany N. James

Program Manager

contact@lcd-ne.org

T: 860.785.3075‬

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ddaly@fdh.com

Deirdre M. Daly

LCD President

Partner

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP

mbertrand@daypitney.com

inez.diaz-galloza@ct.gov

treasurer@lcd-ne.org

Marie Caroline Bertrand

LCD Secretary

Partner

Day Pitney LLP

Inez Diaz Galloza

LCD President Elect

Assistant Attorney General

Office of Attorney General

Ginny Kim

LCD Treasurer

Assistant General Counsel,

Chief Compliance and

Diversity Officer

Office of Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LCD's Board of Directors tirelessly strives to make authentic change happen and is committed to continuous improvement. Member organizations are provided the opportunity to sit on LCD's Board and to become an active participant in the continued success of LCD's programs.