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Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Comprised of Lathrop GPM’s Managing Partner and appointed partners, firm administrative leaders, and staff members, Lathrop GPM’s Culture, Diversity & Inclusion (CD&I) Committee has representation and support throughout the firm's footprint. 

The committee works to foster an atmosphere of inclusion, and monitors diverse attorney and staff recruitment, advancement, and retention. It focuses on long-range goals and CD&I plan implementation, with an emphasis on elevating firm-wide cultural competency, increasing opportunities for underrepresented attorneys and staff, and growing implicit bias understanding. By tracking accountable progress towards the firm’s comprehensive CD&I strategy, the committee encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees, and connects Lathrop GPM closer to our clients and communities.   

Committee Leadership

Bryan Minier

Co-Chair
Partner | Chicago 

Jehan Moore

Co-Chair
Partner | Kansas City

Committee Members 

Bill Ford

Partner | Kansas City

Maisa Frank

Partner | Washington, D.C.

Cameron Garrison

Managing Partner | Kansas City

Justin Sallis

Partner | Washington, D.C.

Vanessa Vaughn West

Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Kansas City 



For more information:
Vanessa Vaughn West
Director of Diversity & Inclusion
vanessa.vaughnwest@lathropgpm.com
816.460.5201