The Diversity Committee was created in 2006 to facilitate increased participation by culturally diverse individuals within our community and market. The committee regularly holds gatherings and programming in connection with NABL conferences to raise awareness of the opportunities for participation in NABL activities. A high priority of the NABL Board of Directors and the Diversity Committee over the past few years has been to identify diverse members of NABL interested in participating in the work of NABL committees, serving as panelists at the NABL seminars and teleconferences, and writing for NABL publications. These efforts have resulted in the increased involvement of diverse members in these activities and will continue to be a key element of the work of the Diversity Committee.

Committee Leadership

Chair

Latrice Baptiste

Chapman and Cutler LLC
Chicago, IL

Vice Chair

Catherine Fanello

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Indianapolis, IN

2nd Vice Chair

Kristen Erickson

Clark Hill PLC
Pittsburgh, PA

Board Liaison

Johnnie Hutchinson

Nixon Peabody LLP
New York, NY

From the Committee

Event

Pathways to Leadership: Serving on a NABL Panel or Project

A discussion led by the NABL Diversity Committee on how YOU can serve as a panelist at the next NABL conference or contribute to an upcoming project.

  • Webinars

Pathways to Leadership: Work Life Balance

NABL members were invited to participate in an insightful discussion on Work Life Balance in the public finance legal industry.

  • Webinars

Pathways to Leadership: Firm Partnership

NABL members were invited to participate in the third segment of the Diversity Committee’s new Pathways to Leadership Series on May 9. View the webinar to learn more and watch…

Mentor and mentees having an aside conversation during a NABL conference.
  • In Progress

Mentorship Program

Program designed to match experienced bond law professionals with younger professionals early in their public finance careers.

  • Webinars

Leadership Pathways to Leadership Series: MSRB Board Service

NABL members were invited to participate in the second segment of the Diversity Committee’s new Pathways to Leadership Series. View the webinar to learn more.