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Our open assignment system empowers associates to shape their own legal careers and gain their desired work experiences. Associate Erica Sims highlights the breadth of opportunities she’s had through the open assignment system.Read Erica's full Career Story: https://www.kirkland.com/careers/testimonials/sims-erica?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=careerstories&utm_content=video

Innovation and entrepreneurialism permeate everything we do at Kirkland. Associate Micah Desaire shares how he and his Kirkland colleagues are raising the bar and moving the industry forward.Read Micah’s full Career Story: https://www.kirkland.com/careers/testimonials/desaire-micah?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=careerstories&utm_content=video

Who do we consider ‘the experts,’ and whose knowledge is deemed worthy? Ramya uses humour, and engaging storytelling to explore how historical narratives and global systems often erase or overlook Indigenous expertise, leading to "epistemicide" —the killing of knowledge. Drawing from Africa’s rich public health and innovation history, she calls for unlearning biased narratives, valuing local experts, and collaborative solutions to tackle urgent global challenges.Ramya Kumar, PhD, MPH, is an epidemiologist, yoga teacher, and knowledge broker who bridges knowledge and action to drive meaningful change. A graduate of the University of Washington and a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. scholar from Boston University, Ramya inspires intellectual, social, and spiritual growth through her storytelling and leadership. Her work is to break barriers of divisiveness by pushing communities to discover their shared humanity.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Sara Minkara, a blind Muslim diplomat, discusses the pervasive misconceptions surrounding disability. She highlights how society often views disabled individuals through the lens of pity or unrealistic inspiration, rather than recognizing their multifaceted identities and contributions. Sara advocates for systemic change, emphasizing the economic and social benefits of inclusivity, not just for disabled people but for everyone. She calls for difficult conversations, shared responsibility, and the sharing of best practices to dismantle societal barriers and achieve genuine inclusion. Ultimately, she urges the audience to work towards a world where the contributions of the disability community are valued and incorporated into all aspects of society. Sara Minkara joins the U.S. Department of State as Special Advisor on International Disability Rights. The senior diplomat for disability rights, Special Advisor Minkara leads the U.S. comprehensive strategy to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities internationally and across our foreign policy.As a Lebanese-American Muslim woman who acquired her disability at the age of 7, Minkara incorporates her personal experience with disability in all of her work. She has dedicated her life to promoting inclusion as a value, and to empowering others to reach their potential.Ms. Minkara developed a unique approach, her In the Dark Methodology, to introduce concepts of adaptive design, leadership, and inclusion, and to address workplace and social challenges.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx