In our second episode in our spotlight series focused on celebrating diversity, GILTI Conscience’s David Farhat and Stefane Victor are joined by colleagues Brian Breheny and Jordan Schwartz for an earnest dialogue on DEI in big law. The guests discuss some of the challenges they faced as gay professionals, including their experiences coming out at work and questions they faced, as well as their efforts to advocate for diversity in the workplace and embrace its importance.

Name: Brian Breheny

What he does: Brian Breheny is a partner and co-head of Skadden’s SEC Reporting and Compliance practice. Brian formerly held numerous leadership positions at the SEC leader and now concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and general corporate and securities matters.

Organization: Skadden

Words of wisdom: “Keep in mind what you think people are thinking of you and be careful to address that — not to fix your personality to meet what you think they need.”

Connect: LinkedIn

Name: Jordan Schwartz

What he does: As counsel in Skadden’s Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation Group, Jordan Schwartz represents clients in purported class actions, multidistrict litigation and mass tort proceedings in federal and state courts.

Organization: Skadden

Words of wisdom: “I think it's really incumbent on us to highlight how enjoyable [DEI efforts are], how enriching the experience is. That’s why we have a Diversity Committee.”

Connect: LinkedIn

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