Hilarie Bass

President and Founder, Bass Institute for Diversity & Inclusion. President of the American Bar Association (2017-2018). Co-President of Greenberg Traurig (2013-2018)

English

Travels from

United States

Florida

What are the Expert’s Topics?

Topics

Specific topics

diversity management

gender parity

implicit bias

LGBT adoption issues

talent retention

the Rule of Law

Why Women Leave

Women Leadership

About the Expert

Who Is Hilarie Bass?

Hilarie Bass is a distinguished lawyer and global advocate for gender equality, celebrated for her efforts to increase women’s representation in corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions. Recognized as one of the United States’ leading attorneys, Bass has championed equal access to justice and advancement in the legal profession. She is the founder of the Bass Institute for Diversity and Inclusion and has led significant initiatives to promote diversity within her field.

What is her Background?

Hilarie Bass has had an illustrious legal career dedicated to achieving gender parity in senior leadership roles across the legal industry. As Co-President of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig and former President of the American Bar Association (ABA), she has left a lasting impact on the profession. At Greenberg Traurig, she founded the Women’s Initiative, promoting gender equity within the firm, and led the ABA’s task force to address implicit biases in the judicial system.

A Miami native and summa cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Bass has represented notable clients, including Microsoft and the governments of Brazil and Venezuela. Her work has influenced historic legal shifts, such as her pro bono case that led to the repeal of Florida’s ban on gay adoption. Bass is also a prominent public speaker and commentator on issues of corporate diversity, gender equity, and leadership.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are Her Conferences Like?

In her conferences, Hilarie Bass addresses gender equality, examining implicit biases that hinder companies from attracting and retaining promising future leaders. She offers practical solutions to strengthen the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion efforts, equipping companies with tools to retain female talent and increase the number of women in top leadership roles. Known for her direct, insightful approach, she motivates leaders and organizations to embrace and implement meaningful changes in workplace culture and equity.

Selection of Conferences

Overcoming Gender Bias in Business Leadership

This talk explores how implicit biases impact companies’ ability to attract and retain women leaders. Hilarie Bass provides practical solutions to promote gender diversity in leadership and enhance the effectiveness of corporate inclusion initiatives.

Retention and Advancement of Women in Law

Bass delves into the challenges women face in the legal profession and presents effective strategies to retain and promote talented female attorneys. She shares insights from her own career and offers actionable recommendations for creating an inclusive, equitable environment in law firms.

The Importance of Diversity in Corporate Leadership

Using real-world examples and case studies, Bass demonstrates how gender diversity in corporate leadership drives innovation, growth, and profitability. Discover the competitive advantages of achieving balanced representation of women in executive roles.

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