Lia serves as Ogletree Deakins’ Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and is responsible for leading the development and execution of the firm’s diversity strategy. Lia joined the firm from Dentons US LLP, where she was the Director of Diversity and Inclusion, responsible for the strategic oversight, design, and implementation of the firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives for lawyers and professional staff. She earned her BA in Economics from the University of the District of Columbia and a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion Management from Cornell University.
Lia is a thought leader in the movement to advance diversity and a driver for inclusive change. She is a regular speaker and panelist on topics covering diversity and inclusion in Big Law and the greater legal industry.