Genhi Givings Bailey
- Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity Officer
- Chicago
Genhi ensures the firm's strategies to attract, recruit, retain, and advance talent is rooted in fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for our lawyers and business professionals.
As the Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity Officer, Genhi Givings Bailey works with other Perkins Coie leaders and members of firm management to advance the firm’s long-held commitment to the values of diversity, inclusion, and opportunity for all, 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 more than 10 years, during which time the firm received numerous awards and recognitions for its progress. She is a former music lawyer and holds a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law (formerly William Mitchell College of Law).
Genhi believes that creating and fostering more inclusive and collaborative 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, inclusion, and opportunity.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2003
- Metropolitan State University, B.A., cum laude, 1999
Related Employment
- DLA Piper LLP, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
- Ajilon Legal, Legal Placement and Diversity Consultant
Impact
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
