Furthering Diversity in Our Community

Furthering Diversity in Our Communities

Carlton Fields hosted members of the CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network for several educational and networking events, including a panel discussion on the obstacles women face as they try to negotiate challenges in a male-dominated industry. Carlton Fields sponsored the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association 2019 Annual Dinner. The association provides programs that promote diversity and highlight the collective value of our individual differences. Carlton Fields and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Tampa Bay Women’s Group hosted an inaugural networking Summer Mix and Mingle event, a unique and fun opportunity for women of ACC Tampa Bay to meet colleagues and engage in thoughtful discussions. Carlton Fields regularly partners with CREFC Women’s Network of Atlanta to provide networking and programming for the region’s commercial real estate and finance professionals. The firm hosted a roundtable program on hot topics and disrupters affecting CRE lending, spearheaded by Atlanta Shareholder Marci Schmerler; speed mentoring sessions with industry leaders; and an interactive professional development program, Leadership Lessons 360, designed to promote communication, connections, and confidence among women in commercial real estate finance.

Carlton Fields sponsored the Federal Bar Association’s 2019 Staying in the Game program, which assists law firms, corporations, and government entities in identifying and addressing the struggles related to the retention and leadership of women and minority lawyers. The firm sponsored the Tallahassee Women Lawyers’ 37th Annual Judicial Reception. Tallahassee Women Lawyers is dedicated to promoting the status of women in the community and developing supportive networks between members in the legal profession. Carlton Fields sponsored Metro Inclusive Health’s 2019 Annual Cocktail Party, Metro’s marquee fundraising event directly benefiting programming for the LGBTQ+ and ally communities. Diversity and Inclusion at Carlton Fields |