Lia Dorsey

About Lia Dorsey

As the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Ogletree Deakins, Lia Dorsey is responsible for the development and execution of the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. Ms. Dorsey collaborates with firm leadership, practice group leaders, and business resource groups to expand and advance efforts in the recruitment, development, promotion and retention of diverse talent. She has experience in strategic change management, organizational development, and several talent management disciplines including leadership development, training, coaching and marketing and business development. Ms. Dorsey is a thought leader in the movement to advance diversity and a driver for inclusive change. She is President Emeritus of the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals and a member of several DEI-focused organizations. Ms. Dorsey is a frequent presenter on a broad range of DEI topics at conferences across the country. She is a results-driven leader with a demonstrated record of solving complex challenges and delivering strategic solutions.

Experience

1. Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

   Ogletree Deakins

   Mar 2021 — Present

Skills

• Marketing
• Sales
• Practice Management
• Strategic Planning
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Coaching
• Diversity Marketing
• Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Budgets
• Legal Marketing
• Business Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Diversity Planning
• Client Relations
• Account Management
• Marketing Communications
• Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Leadership
• Training
• New Business Development