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As Perkins Coie’s chief diversity & inclusion officer, Genhi Givings Bailey is responsible for developing and executing the firm’s strategy to attract, recruit, retain, and promote diverse talent and to foster a firmwide culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. Genhi works with other firm leaders and members of firm management to advance Perkins Coie’s long-held commitment to diversity and to embed inclusive practices into all the ways in which the firm runs its business.

Previously, Genhi led the strategic diversity and inclusion efforts at another large law firm for over 10 years, during which time the firm received numerous diversity awards and recognitions for its progress. She is a former music lawyer and holds a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline College of Law (formerly William Mitchell College of Law).

Genhi believes that creating and fostering more diverse and inclusive workplaces and communities is everyone’s responsibility, and she consistently works to encourage people to learn more and to do more to advance the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.