The events last summer following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police shook the city of Minneapolis to its core. Days of riots and unrest destroyed scores of business, particularly in the Lake Street area, where rebuilding is still taking place. Many parts of the community have pulled together to assist with the rebuilding …
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Pandemic Nation: How COVID Affects Career Progression for Women Lawyers and Lawyers of Color
The impact of COVID-19 on women lawyers and lawyers of color is explored in “Pandemic Nation: Understanding Its Impact on Lawyers from Underrepresented Communities,” a white paper released yesterday from the Association of Corporate Counsel Foundation (ACCF), the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP) and Thomson Reuters Institute. The white paper examines results of …
- May 17, 2021
- Carrie Brooker
Minnesota Lawyer Honors Sharon Sayles Belton Among 2020 Attorneys of the Year
Sharon Sayles Belton, vice president of Partnerships and Alliances at Thomson Reuters, was honored in Minnesota Lawyer’s 2020 Attorneys of the Year ceremony yesterday. She was recognized for her outstanding service to the profession as part of an annual event – held virtually this year – that honors attorneys for their work in procuring a …
- February 18, 2021
- Carrie Brooker
Thomson Reuters Employees Use Paid Time-Off to Serve Communities in Need
Last week, the Star Tribune shared how the Red Cross is in need of volunteers to support communities in crisis as wildfires overwhelm the West Coast and hurricanes pound the South. Among the volunteers interviewed was Julie Buerkle, a technology delivery manager for Thomson Reuters. Buerkle is currently in Florida using her paid vacation time …
- September 30, 2020
- Carrie Brooker
Thomson Reuters Awards Grants to Organizations Rebuilding Minneapolis and St. Paul Communities
This week, CityPages featured an in-depth look at the Lake Street neighborhood in Minneapolis, among the areas hardest hit by the civil unrest following the tragic death of George Floyd. CityPages reporter Susan Du explored the history of the diverse neighborhood – with its reputation as “an incubator of immigrant dreams” – as well as …
- September 18, 2020
- Carrie Brooker
Law Enforcement Anti-Bias Programs: Perspectives and Support from Thomson Reuters
This week the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum hosted a panel of thought leaders from law enforcement and civic organizations to discuss the evolution and challenges of anti-bias programs, as well as solutions for meeting the need for enhanced training regimens in police academies. Sharon Sayles-Belton, Thomson Reuters vice president of Partnerships and Alliances, …
- August 14, 2020
- Carrie Brooker