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    Ramla Farzad

    Senior Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion


    • Chicago
    • Office+1 312.977.4457
    • rfarzad@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Ramla Farzad oversees the firm’s diversity initiatives to ensure that diversity and inclusion are woven into all aspects of the firm’s operations. 

    /My focus

    As an advocate for greater diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, I develop trainings, social engagement activities, and other programming featuring networking opportunities and inspiring thought leaders.

    I also work with the firm’s practice groups and recruiting, professional development, and business development teams to implement and execute mentorship and leadership programs, retention strategies, and affinity networks.

    Additionally, I assist firm clients with the development of their own diversity and inclusion programming, trainings, and related initiatives.

    /Looking ahead

    Economic volatility is causing companies to shrink or eliminate DEI budgets, requiring businesses to embrace creativity and imagination to advance diversity and inclusion goals against budgetary headwinds. By taking a holistic, organic approach to DEI goals, inclusion can evolve from line item to company culture—and cost less to implement and maintain.

    /Insights

    • “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Affordable Housing Industry,” IPED's Learn the Basics: Housing Tax Credits 101, Boston, MA, March 21, 2024

    /Education

    University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, J.D.
    University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Political Science

    /Languages

    Urdu, Hindi

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