Making the Case for Neurodiverse Talent

Law students are increasingly identifying as neurodiverse, and law schools are providing a record number of resources to support those students. Yet few law firms have embraced neurodiversity, and most current work environments are structured as one-size fits all. Neurodiversity refers to variations in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions. Neurodiverse individuals are wired differently from neurotypical individuals.     Students and attorneys who are neurodiverse are often overtly or inadvertently excluded from D&I efforts, though studies have shown that companies can benefit from having a Neurodiversity strategy as well as a neurodiverse talent pool. This session will provide participants with the knowledge about neurodiversity that they need in order to make the case for inclusion. Whether you are are a law school career advisor or a member of your firm’s recruiting and development team, you will walk away with a fresh set of tools and best practices for supporting and including neurodiverse attorneys.

Speakers:
Rachael Bosch, Fringe Professional Development
Nirvana Dove, Thompson Hine LLP
AJ Link, National Association of Diverse Law Students