2017-2022 Speaking Engagements

Fundamental Advisory engages with businesses, municipalities, law firms, and non-profits for a variety of DEI efforts including creating custom tailored workshops and trainings sessions in the areas of cultural competency, creating an inclusive workplace, ethics and equity, sexual harassment/workplace harassment, and power dynamics at work.

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2021 Speaking Engagements

Association of Corporate Council, Austin Chapter. February 2021 “Diversity and Inclusion Issues Involved in Navigating the (Ever/Never) Changing Landscape.”
AFL-CIO Union Lawyer Conference. March 2021. “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Why Unions (and Union Lawyers) Benefit from DEI Training.”
Austin Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Section CLE. April 2021 “Conversations on Implicit Bias and its Implications on Law Firm.”
Austin Bar Association, Equity Summit. May 2021. “Ethical Implications of Implicit Bias for Attorneys.”
Virginia Water Environment Association, Workforce Management Conference. May 2021 Virtual Panel Presentation “What Will Your Future Look Like: How to Ensure a Successful Workforce for Tomorrow.”
Austin SHRM September 2021 “Radical Flexibility with Return to office: a DEI Perspective.”
American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN) November 2021. “How an Inclusive Culture Will Move Your Business From Surviving to Thriving.”

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2020 Speaking Engagements

Women Presidents’ Organization, February 2020, Austin, TX “How to Create an Inclusive Culture at Work.”
BWISE’s (Black Women in Science and Engineering) 12 @12, April 2020, Virtual Presentation “Why DEI is Poised for a Major Push Forward Post Covid-19.”
Atlas Book Club, Monthly Beginning May 2020, Virtual Presentation “Creating a Culturally Competent Children’s Library.”
Leaving Law Behind, May 2020, Virtual Presentation “Coaching Through a Career Change.”
Texas Diversity Council, June 2020, Virtual Presentation, “DEI Accountability: Moving Beyond Metrics.”
Leaving Law Behind, May 2020, Virtual Presentation “Coaching Through a Career Change.”
Texas Diversity Council, June 2020, Virtual Presentation, “DEI Accountability: Moving Beyond Metrics.”
Austin Contract Center Alliance, June 2002, Virtual presentation, “Leading with Equity During the Pandemic.”
Collin County Bar Association, July 2020, Virtual presentation, “Dialogue & Engagement: Embracing Diversity in Our Community.”
Austin Contract Center Alliance, June 2020, Virtual presentation, “Leading with Equity During the Pandemic”
Missouri DWI Institute, July 2020, Virtual Presentation, “Harnessing Power in the Courtroom By Understanding Implicit Bias.”
Advanced In-House Counsel, State Bar of Texas CLE Conference, August 2020, Virtual presentation, “How to Effectively Implement a Diversity and Inclusion Program.”
Austin Bar Association, August 2020, Virtual presentation, “21 Day Racial Equity Challenge Roundtable Discussion.”
Tennessee Supreme Court. December 2020 “Implications of Implicit Bias.”

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2019 Speaking Engagements

Culturati Summit, January 2019, Austin, TX “Understanding the Impact of Implicit Bias on Executive Teams.”
WASHTO Civil Rights Training Symposium, March 2019, Austin, TX “Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Transportation.”
The Riveter’s DEI Convening, May 2019, Austin TX, “How Bias Affects Hiring and Retention.”
State Bar of Texas 2019 Annual Meeting CLE, June 2019, Austin, TX “Implicit Bias: Building Awareness and Overcoming Obstacles.”
National Air Traffic Controllers Association Board Conference, October 2019, Austin, TX “Conversations on Implicit Bias in Union Organizations.”
State Bar of Texas Women in Law Section CLE, November 2019, Austin, TX “Implications of Implicit Bias on Women in Law Practice.”

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2018 Speaking Engagements

University of Texas Entrepreneurship Week, March 2018, Austin, TX “Creating Inclusive Cultures.”
Mother Attorney Mentoring Program, March 2017, Austin, TX “Dealing with Implicit Bias: A Practical Guide For Lawyers.”
Panhandle Human Resources Association Spring Seminar, April 2018, Amarillo, TX “Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace.”
Austin Bar Association Family Law Section, May 2018, Austin TX “Implications of Implicit Bias on Family Law Practice.”
Women in Technology at Samsung, May 2018, Austin, TX “Storytelling to Overcome Bias.”
Scott Douglass & McConnico’s Annual Partner Retreat, September 2018, Austin, TX Keynote Speaker “Harnessing Your Power by Understanding Your Bias and Yourself.”

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2017 Speaking Engagements

Clexacon National Convention February 2017, Las Vegas, NV “How Implicit Bias Affects the LGBTQ Community in the Media.”
Texas Democratic Party Fair Shot Summit, March 2017, Austin, TX “Engaging the Broader Movement.”
Mother Attorney Mentoring Program, June 2017, Austin, TX “How Implicit Bias Affects Attorneys: From Clients to the Courtroom.”
3day Startup International Conference, July 2017, Austin, TX “How Not to Become Uber: Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Company Culture From the Ground Up.”
National Industry Liaison Group National Convention, August 2017, San Antonio, TX “How Implicit Bias Affects LGBTQ Employees: From Inclusion to Gender Transitions.”
Austin Technology Council CEO Summit, September 2017, Austin, TX “Building Culture and Attracting, Growing and Retaining Talent.”
Austin Technology Council HR Panel, September 2017, Austin, TX “HR Issues of Diversity and Employee Relations.”
Austin Bar Association CLE, October 2017, Austin, TX “Corporate Best Practices on Diversity and Inclusion Efforts.”
Solar Business Festival Conference, November 2017, Austin, TX “Response to Difference: Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.”