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Genhi Givings Bailey Business Professional

Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

  • Chicago

    D +1.312.324.8400

    F +1.312.324.9400

    Chicago

    110 North Wacker Drive, 34th Floor

    Chicago, IL 60606

    +1.312.324.8400

    GBailey@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

As Perkins Coie’s chief diversity & inclusion officer, Genhi Givings Bailey is responsible for developing and executing the firm’s strategy to attract, recruit, retain, and promote diverse talent and to foster a firmwide culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. Genhi works with other firm leaders and members of firm management to advance Perkins Coie’s long-held commitment to diversity and to embed inclusive practices into all the ways in which the firm runs its business.

Previously, Genhi led the strategic diversity and inclusion efforts at another large law firm for over 10 years, during which time the firm received numerous diversity awards and recognitions for its progress. She is a former music lawyer and holds a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline College of Law (formerly William Mitchell College of Law).

Genhi believes that creating and fostering more diverse and inclusive workplaces and communities is everyone’s responsibility, and she consistently works to encourage people to learn more and to do more to advance the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Community Involvement

  • Diversity and Flexibility Alliance, Board Member
  • Chicago Sinfonietta, Executive Committee Member
  • Umoja Student Development, Volunteer
  • The Posse Foundation, Volunteer Mentor
  • California Minority Counsel Program, Past Board Member

Related Employment

  • DLA Piper LLP, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Ajilon Legal, Legal Placement and Diversity Consultant

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Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2003
  • Metropolitan State University, B.A., cum laude, 1999