| A letter and invitation from CPR President & CEO, Allen Waxman Dear CPR Members and Distinguished Neutrals: Like many of you, we are frustrated, concerned, angry and sad: because of the grotesque inhumanity evidenced in the death of George Floyd; because the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery are just the latest in a terrible list of fellow human beings who have had their breaths tragically snuffed out; because of the destruction with which some have responded to that inhumanity; because of the evident and understandable pain of so many; because we are so disconnected; because we haven’t earned that connection. Yet, as a community, we also believe that conflict must breed resolution, and resolution must reinforce our purpose. Our purpose has to be to combat racism, discrimination, implicit bias and injustice. We must commit to the small steps reflected in our initiatives to recruit, promote and select diverse neutrals. And, we must also commit to the giant leaps of trust, courage and sacrifice necessary for change to become reality. Let us remember the observation that Andrew Young shared with our community in his 2018 keynote address at CPR’s Annual Meeting: “…in every conflict there is a streak of humanity.” This Friday, June 12th, at 12:30 ET, via Zoom, let us come together and connect our humanity. No agenda just a safe space. Let’s open a dialogue together to share. Our conversation will be moderated by Judge Timothy Lewis, CPR neutrals Erin Gleason Alvarez and Gail Wright Sirmans, and CPR board members: Bayer U.S. General Counsel Scott Partridge, Winston & Strawn partner Taj Clayton, and Debevoise & Plimpton partner John Kiernan. |
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