Jamila Brinson Joins Panel Discussion at Houston DiverseCity Summit

October 9, 2024 | Speaking Engagements



Jackson Walker partner Jamila M. Brinson will serve as a panelist at the 4th Annual Houston DiverseCity Summit on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas.

The panel, titled “Avoiding Legal Landmines,” will focus on effective planning strategies that reduce litigation risk. They will cover common pitfalls, preventative measures companies can take, and key components of proactive risk management for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Presented by the Greater Houston Partnership, the summit aims to highlight talent as a key driver of business success and future growth in the Houston region, emphasizing the critical role human capital plays in building a vibrant, inclusive, and competitive workforce.

For more information and to register, visit the Greater Houston Partnership website.

Meet Jamila

Board certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Jamila Brinson is a zealous advocate for her clients. She partners with clients to help them understand the nuisances of Texas state and federal employment law, defends management and employers in employment litigation, conducts workplace investigations, drafts, and advises on employment policies, and provides individualized employee and supervisor training. Jamila formed and chairs Jackson Walker’s Diversity & Inclusion Counseling Practice, which serves clients seeking to foster inclusion in its corporate culture by implementing and maintaining effective and legally compliant diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging related strategy, policies, and procedures.

Certified in Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Jamila is often brought in by clients to conduct workplace culture assessments and propose plans of action to remedy legal concerns and decrease risk. In recognition of her practice, Jamila has been named to The Best Lawyers of America list for Employment Law—Management, Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers list, and Lawdragon’s list of the 500 leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.