21 www.loubar.org December 2025 D I V E R S I T Y & I N C L U S I O N C O M M I T T E E C O R N E R Have a recommendation? Join the Committee! Contact Lisa M. Murray DECEMBER 2025 AWARENESS CALENDAR 12-2: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 12-3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 12-8: Pansexual Pride Day; Bodhi Day; Immaculate Conception 12-10: International Human Rights Day 12-12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 12-14: Winter Solstice 12-18-26: Hanukkah 12-25: Christmas 12-26: Kwanzaa 12-31: Omisoka; New Year’s Eve What Does the Future of DEI Programming for Law Firms Look Like? - July 1, 2025, 15 Minutes Use inclusive holiday language. “Happy December DEI Awareness Quick Reminders Be mindful of scheduling. Avoid mandatory events on major religious/cultural dates. Plan accessible gatherings. Choose venues and materials that accommodate all abilities (ramps, captions, scent-free zones). Celebrate through service. Encourage pro bono or volunteer projects supporting diverse communities during the holiday season. Reflect and reset. Review your firm’s DEI goals from 2025 and set one tangible inclusion goal for 2026. Lead with gratitude. Thank mentors, colleagues and community partners who advanced inclusion this year. Holidays” or “Season’s Greetings” welcome all traditions and acknowledge multiple celebrations. LBA Committee Meetings Diversity and Inclusion Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 10 | 4 p.m. via Zoom Health and Wellness Committee Meeting Thursday, December 18 | Noon via Zoom For more information or to join a committee, contact Lisa M. Murray at [email protected]. n MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Association of Legal Administrators The monthly chapter meeting of the Kentucky Association of Legal Administrators will be held in person on Thursday, December 11, beginning at 11:30 am at UofL Cardinal Club (401 Champions Way, Simpsonville, KY 40067). Please RSVP by registering online at www.ky-ala.org. Any questions, please contact the Kentucky ALA Board at [email protected]. n Women Lawyers Association The Women Lawyers Association is hosting a Winter Social event on Thursday, December 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Maddox & Rose (900 E. Main St., Ste. 104). We invite members and friends to join us for candle-making, light snacks and festive mocktails/ cocktails as we cheers to 2025. Signup at https://www.wlajeffco.com/events/winter-social-25 and check out our new and improved website while you’re there! n CLAS SIFIEDS CLAS SIFIEDS Services QDRO Preparation and Processing for: Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Military, Municipal, State and Federal Employee Plans. Qualified Medical Child Support Orders. Collection of past due Child Support and Maintenance. Charles R. Meers, 2300 Hurstbourne Village Drive, Suite 600, Louisville, KY 40299 Phone: 502-581-9700, Fax: 502-584-0439. E-mail: [email protected]. THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT Help Wanted (Through the LBA Job Board) Estate Planning Associate – Louisville Office Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP is seeking an associate with two to three years of experi- ence to join its sophisticated and highly regarded Estate Planning practice. The candidate hired for this position will work collaboratively with dedicated partners and associates on a variety of complex estate planning matters. Dentons’ fully integrated US Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Preservation National Practice Group provides indispensable advice from local, regional, national and global perspectives at every juncture within the industry. Recommended credentials include the following: • Two to three years of experience practicing in estate planning • Excellent academic credentials • Licensed in Kentucky If you are enthusiastic, have initiative, good character, interpersonal skills and a willingness to assume responsibility, and would like to be considered for this position, we encourage you to email your cover letter and resume with academic credentials to: Nilam Bhatt, Legal Talent Manager, [email protected]. Dentons offers competitive compensation based on individual performance, and bonus opportunities may be available in this calendar year. The firm also offers an excellent employee benefits package. For complete details, visit the LBA Job Board, https://www. loubar.org/placement-services. Attorney Office Space for Rent: 3339 Taylorsville Road at the Watterson Expressway near Bowman Field. Multiple large furnished offices and paralegal station. Access to large conference rooms, phone system, copy, fax, postage machine, and kitchen. Includes receptionist to receive cli- ents, signage, and free parking in large lot. Call Rand Kruger @ 502-767-8882. Office Space Part-Time Receptionist The office of Paul A. Casi, II PSC is seeking a professional and detail-oriented part-time receptionist. The ideal candidate will demonstrate discretion, reliability and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of professionalism in a legal environment. This position offers the potential for full-time employment based on office needs. Key Responsibilities: • Greet and assist clients, visitors and callers in a courteous and professional manner • Manage incoming phone calls • Handle mail processing, filing, scanning and document organization • Perform light typing and data entry as needed • Provide general administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff Prior experience in a law office or familiarity with legal procedures and terminology is highly preferred. Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications. For complete details, visit the LBA Job Board, https://www.loubar.org/placement-services.
