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Leadership Council on Legal Diversity - Leadership. Action. Results. | Icebreaker

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity - Leadership. Action. Results.

To empower the next generation of diverse leaders in the profession, we must engage the top leaders of today.

8 members

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Members

Diana Li Chikwamba

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Kiran Jeevanjee

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Privacy and Data Security Associate

Karan Singh, PhD, JD, CIPP/US

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Shaila Lakhani Ohri

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Legal executive, problem-solver and advisor to executive leadership with extensive in-house experience being innovative in a number of industries. Skilled in Innovation, Complex Commercial Transactions, Venture Capital Investments, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance Transactions, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Technology Transactions, and Employment / Executive Compensation. Champion for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Graduated from The George Washington University Law School.

Nickeyea "Nicky" Wilkinson-Pickett, LCLD Fellow

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Senior Counsel @ GSK | US & Global Product Strategy, Vaccines, JD/MBA

Nicole Lester Arrindell, Esq.

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Nicole L. Arrindell is the Head of State Regulatory and Legislative Affairs and Associate General Counsel at Equitable. She previously served as Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal Officer and as Senior Director & Government Relations Counsel. Nicole joined Equitable in December 2020. She was previously Associate General Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel at the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs where she supervised attorneys and non-attorneys in the Consumer Protection Unit. Before joining city government, Nicole was a Senior Staff Attorney in the Consumer Rights Project at Mobilization for Justice (formerly MFY Legal Services (“MFY”)), where she represented low-income New Yorkers in state court on consumer law issues including, unfair debt collection practices, identity theft, and foreclosure rescue scams. Nicole speaks on various topics including consumer law and leadership development at colleges, conferences, and continuing legal education programs. Nicole is the Founder and CEO of NLA Strategies LLC, a consulting firm focused on helping high-achieving rising leaders become more influential, results-driven, and confident. Prior to MFY, Nicole was Chief of Staff for New York State Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh (now State Senator) and before law school she worked in Washington, DC as a Senior Business Development Manager of Public Finance at Fannie Mae and as an Assistant Director and Program Manager at two nonprofit organizations. Nicole was selected in 2023 as an LCLD Fellow, in 2020 by Higher Heights as an inaugural member of its Senior Civic Leadership Fellows class, recognized in 2018 by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke as a Shining Star and in 2016 by City & State magazine as a 40 Under 40 Rising Star in New York City. She was selected by the prestigious Council of Urban Professionals ("CUP") as a 2016 CUP Leadership Institute Fellow. Nicole is committed to service and civic engagement. She is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; President of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association; past-Secretary of the New York City Bar Association’s New York City Affairs Committee; and mentor to law students. Nicole earned a J.D. from Cleveland State University, a Master of Public Administration degree (with distinction) from American University, and a B.S. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the United States Supreme Court.

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Partner at Proskauer | Tech, Media, AI, Advertising, Digital Assets, PE, M&A

Yevedzo (Yeve) C.

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Hi! 🙋🏽‍♀️I’m so glad you’re here. I have a feeling I know who you are… You’re an incredibly talented, smart, capable, hard-working, high-achieving, didn’t get any bad grades, always -do-the-right-thing woman lawyer. You’ve climbed the ladder so fast, you’re out of breath. And yet, you keep climbing. But, there’s a nagging voice asking you to pause. A voice that knows that something has to give. Whatever got you here won’t be enough to get you to the place you truly want to be. A place where you can actually ENJOY and be excited about the career and life you’re building. A place where you’re not second-guessing your abilities or choices. Am I right? I know because I used to be you. I’m here to tell you, there’s a way to achieve clarity and confidence AND get excited about what’s next. Hint: It’s NOT by people-pleasing your way to burnout. What if I told you that the clearest advice you need is already inside you? And, I have the expertise to help you tap into that depth of wisdom. You see, in the practice of law, you rely on facts, expertise, and trusted advice to guide your decisions. — But what about the counsel within you? — The quiet voice beneath the noise of expectations, deadlines, and constant demands? Your inner counsel. Your inner counsel: → holds the wisdom you need to navigate not just your career, but your life. → knows when you’re stretched too thin, when you’re ready to step into bigger leadership, and when you’re craving more alignment and purpose. The challenge is making space to truly listen. This is the kind of counsel that doesn’t come from outside advice or checklists. ✅ It’s the voice you uncover when you stop pushing, stop pretending, and create space for honest reflection. ✅ It’s the courage to face your truth, the clarity to choose what’s next, and the confidence to move forward with intention. What if you gave yourself permission to consult your inner counsel every day? To honor your needs and your dreams as fiercely as you honor your clients? That’s exactly what my newest offering, The Inner Counsel Mastermind™, is designed to help you do. Over 8 weeks, in a small, confidential and powerful group of mid-to-senior women lawyers, you’ll create the space to listen deeply, gain clarity, and step confidently into the leadership and life you’re meant to lead. If you’re ready to stop pushing your own wisdom aside and start showing up fully for yourself, priority access is open now. Join us and claim your seat for Fall 2025: https://lnkd.in/eesXeEYK