Twin Cities Diversity in Practice

Join us TOMMORROW at the 2024 TCDIP and WILD Summer Alliance! Walk-Ins are welcome! Batter up for TCDIP and WILD's annual celebration of our diverse legal community at CHS Field Tomorrow, July 17, 2024, from 4:30 - 8:00 PM! This event is a home run for all ages, celebrate our diverse legal community! Attendees will have the opportunity to meet affinity bar leaders and learn about their work within our legal community. At CHS Field, guests will enjoy t-shirt printing, games, and tours from the City of Baseball Museum! Guests of all ages can join us at the craft table to decorate your own pennant flag! This celebration is open to the entire legal community in the Twin Cities, bringing together TCDIP 1L Clerks, law students, summer associates, attorneys, members of the judiciary, and everyone dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Come join us together for an evening of fun, connection, and celebration! Click the link to register! https://ow.ly/hLN350SCAtY  

Yesterday, TCDIP hosted "Mastering the Art of Managing Up" with Kate Germano from Fringe Professional Development. We extend our gratitude to Kate for sharing valuable insights on managing up with supervisors and using a client-service mindset to become trusted resources who anticipate needs and solve problems. Kate covered key steps for developing awareness, building trust, selecting communication styles, and reframing relationships with supervisors and teammates, while emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence. Thank you, Kate, for this incredible lesson, and thank you to the Minnesota State Bar Association for sponsoring and hosting this CLE!

There's still time to register for Mastering the Art of Managing Up! Don't miss out on our upcoming CLE with Fringe PD, tomorrow, July 10 from 8:30-11:00AM. Led by Executive Coach and Trainer, Kate Germano, this interactive session will cover: -Core skills for managing up -Taking ownership and adding value to your work -Unwritten workplace rules This event is open to all local law students, summer associates, and early career attorneys. Live attendance only, no recordings available. Click the link and register today! https://ow.ly/Fo7y50Sxs9J

Step Up to the Plate at the 2024 TCDIP and WILD Summer Alliance! Batter up! We’re thrilled to invite you to the TCDIP and WILD Summer Alliance event on July 17, 2024, from 4:30 - 8:00 PM at CHS Field. This family-friendly event is a home run, designed to celebrate our diverse legal community! This annual celebration is open to the entire legal community in the Twin Cities, bringing together TCDIP 1L Clerks, law students, summer associates, attorneys, members of the judiciary, and everyone dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Come join us together for an evening of fun, connection, and celebration. There will be a brief program to highlight affinity bar organizations and their work within our legal community. At CHS Field, guests will enjoy t-shirt printing, craft activities, games, and tours from the City of Baseball Museum! There will also be a scavenger hunt/ bingo with an opportunity to win prizes! The Summer Alliance will feature fun activity options appropriate for kids ages 4-12. Activities will be led by a volunteer and kids can participate independently with a caregiver nearby. There will not be a dedicated "drop off" area for children; caregivers should plan to supervise all children for the duration of their time at the event. Click the link to register! https://ow.ly/mWOE50SkoOx

Don't miss out on our next upcoming CLE program on July 10! Mastering the Art of Managing Up with Fringe Professional Development is less than two weeks away! Join us July 10th from 8:30-11:00 AM for an opportunity to earn 2.0 CLE credit and develop your professional skills! This program is perfect for newer and mid-career attorneys looking to enhance their professional growth. All attorneys, summer associates, and law students are invited to participate in this program, regardless of their affiliation with TCDIP or MSBA. Led by Executive Coach and Trainer, Kate Germano, this interactive session will cover: -Core skills for managing up -Taking ownership and adding value to your work -Unwritten workplace rules By the end, you'll have a solid framework for managing up, key questions for new assignments, and tools to track your supervisor's preferences. Attendees will leave with practical skills to effectively communicate with supervising attorneys, anticipate needs, and deliver exceptional work product. This event is open to all local law students, summer associates, and early career attorneys. Live attendance only, no recordings available. Click the link and register today! https://ow.ly/wTwo50SrWgP

Join us for our Annual Summer Alliance! The TCDIP and WILD Summer Alliance is an annual celebration open to the entire legal community in the Twin Cities. The Summer Alliance is a casual event to celebrate our vibrant and inclusive legal community.  TCDIP 1L Clerks, law students, summer associates, attorneys, members of the judiciary, and everyone dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion are welcome to join to celebrate our community! There will be a brief program to highlight affinity bar organizations and their work within our legal community. At CHS Field, guests will enjoy t-shirt printing, craft activities, games, and tours from the City of Baseball Museum! There will also be a scavenger hunt/ bingo with an opportunity to win prizes! The Summer Alliance will feature fun activity options appropriate for kids ages 4-12. Activities will be led by a volunteer and kids can participate independently with a caregiver nearby. There will not be a dedicated "drop off" area for children; caregivers should plan to supervise all children for the duration of their time at the event. Click the link in our bio to register!

Our TCDIP 1L Clerks enjoyed an amazing workshop with Blackout Improv this week at the Minneapolis District Courthouse! We hope you caught up with them at the FBA Minority Judges Reception. Stay tuned to our weekly newsletter to learn more about our fantastic TCDIP 1L Clerks and their experiences.

Join TCDIP for a CLE on Mastering the Art of Managing Up with Fringe PD!  Do you often hear about the need to "manage up" but find it challenging to define and apply the necessary skills? Our upcoming CLE program for newer and mid-career attorneys is designed to help you master this vital aspect of professional growth.  Participants will learn:  -Core Skills for Managing Up: Understand the fundamental abilities of managing up efficiently.  -Ownership and Value Addition: Learn how to take ownership of your tasks and add value to all your work.  -Unwritten Workplace Rules: Discover the unspoken guidelines that can influence how others perceive your work.  All MSBA New Lawyers Section members and attorneys with 0-8 years of experience at TCDIP Member Organizations are invited to attend. This program is designed for live attendance and participation. There will be no recording.  Click the link to register! https://ow.ly/cTJc50SkkNM

Join us in thanking Lica Tomizuka! It’s hard to imagine TCDIP and WILD without your diligent guidance. In your two years as Board Co-Chair, you have provided a consistent voice that has encouraged us to reflect and consider all perspectives. During uncertainty and unexpected challenges, you shepherded TCDIP and WILD through with poise. With your leadership, TCDIP and WILD are stronger than ever, and continue to be a respected resource in our legal community. Thank you for your time, your leadership, and your unwavering conscience. Thank you for your service as Board Co-Chair for Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and the Wanton Injustice Legal Detail, 2020 - 2024.

Join us in thanking Ashley Brosius! Your ability to wear multiple hats in service of racial equity is admirable. Ashley served as an essential function of the TCDIP and WILD Board as the board Treasurer. Ashley worked tirelessly with our Executive Committee to create a sustainable financial model, which enabled TCDIP to create our affiliate non-profit, WILD. Ashley was also one of the first volunteer program champions for WILD. She served as an Education Equity champion and saw the creation of the first few education equity programs and volunteer opportunities. Thank you for your service as Board Officer for Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and the Wanton Injustice Legal Detail, 2019 - 2024.