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[Podcast] Being Bold: Broadening the ADR Diversity and Inclusion Landscape

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris Poole

A podcast produced by the American Bar Association features JAMS Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Mark Smalls on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

In a recent episode of “Resolutions: A Podcast about Dispute Resolution and Prevention,” JAMS Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Mark Smalls speaks with host Kimberly A. Cook about the increasing focus on DEI in the ADR industry and the important role DEI plays in the dispute resolution process. Mr. Smalls also speaks to how companies and organizations should think about DEI when connecting with recruits and clients, the steps companies must take to move the needle when it comes to their own DEI goals and the impact of technology in driving DEI efforts forward.

 

Podcast available here.

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Mark Smalls

Mark Smalls oversees marketing and communications strategy globally and provides leadership to the managers tasked with business development responsibilities. His extensive marketing background includes advertising, branding, market research, public relations, website development and online marketing. Smalls currently chairs the JAMS Diversity Committee and serves on the JAMS Foundation board.  The JAMS… MORE >

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