Diversity and Inclusion Hub

In this article, Finnegan’s chief recruitment and professional development officer, Tim Henderson, provides in-depth insight into the firm’s approach to DE&I.

We discuss diversity in IP law, their personal experiences as Black lawyers, and how we can keep the momentum for change and progress going.

At Finnegan, we believe that a successful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program must encompass recruitment, training, and mentoring/sponsorship programs.

The gender imbalance in STEM and IP paints a bleak picture. But increased awareness, concerted efforts, and creative initiatives – by schools, industry groups, corporations, and firms – can collectively move the needle towards greater representation of women.

Nominated next-gen leaders about the qualities of a good leader, the hallmarks of successful mentorship, the role that men can play in elevating women, and advice to future generations of leaders in IP.

During the 2019 IPBC Global conference in Boston, worldwide leaders in the legal, corporate and academic fields convened with Finnegan attorneys for a boardroom discussion on gender issues in the global IP community.

Eight women leaders from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the judiciary, and IP-savvy companies recount how they became leaders and offer advice for others.