DE&I Initiatives
4.22.21 – BSP Sponsors Federal Bar Association D&I Panel
The Diversity Committee of the Federal Bar Association of the Eastern District of Michigan, in collaboration with the Wolverine Bar Association and Lakeshore Legal Aid, will be hosting an upcoming…
3.30.21 – Amy Larson to Speak on Michigan Lawyers Weekly Panel
On March 30, 2021, Michigan Lawyers Weekly will be hosting a panel about diversity, centered on moving from adversity to unity. BSP Partner Amy Bice Larson will be a panelist for the…
3.26.21 – BSP Sponsors Wayne State BLSA “Be the Change” Event
BSP is sponsoring the Wayne State University Black Law Student Association’s second annual “Be the Change” event. This virtual event is geared toward impacting the lives of underserved youth to spark their…
3.11.21 – BSP Sponsors and Attends OCBA D&I Event
On March 11, the Oakland County Bar Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee will be hosting a virtual workshop to provide meaningful and practical D&I education and tools. The OCBA is excited to…
BSP Attorney Published in dbusiness Blog
Stephanie Douglas recently authored “Renewed Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Industry Has Made Great Strides, But There’s Still Work to Do” for dbusiness. The blog post…
BSP Law Celebrates Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked the BSP team to share their women heroes. Here is what they had to say: Dr. Mary McLeod BethuneDr. Bethune is my…
BSP Attorney Published in Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Stephanie Douglas recently authored “Breaking Down Barriers with Project Clean Slate” for Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The article looks at the United States justice system and its significant impact on people…
2.22.21- Jessica Mills speaks on Panel with Ford OGC Committee
On February 22, BSP attorney Jessica Mills will be speaking with law students at Henry Ford Academy as a part of a new program created by the Ford OGC Diversity…
1.14.21 – BSP Attends a Virtual Workshop Hosted by the OCBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee
On January 14, BSP employees will be attending an OCBA workshop that focuses on Micro-Inequities. Micro-Inequities are subtle actions that single out, marginalize, devalue, or overlook an individual. In an…
9.15.20 – Cheryl Bush Speaks on Panel at NAMWOLF Annual Meeting
Cheryl Bush spoke on a panel at NAMWOLF’s Annual Meeting. Cheryl was accompanied by co-panelists, Beth Boggs (Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, LLC), James Bynoe (OneBeacon Insurance Company), Emily Frascaroli…
Luis Gomez Sworn in as President of Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan
BSP is proud to announce that Luis Gomez has been sworn in as the president of the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan. Luis previously served as HBAM’s Treasurer. The Hispanic…
BSP’s Statement on the Recent Events and Protests
We are deeply saddened by the recent killings and abuse of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Elijah McClain, Jacob Blake, and other Black Americans. As lawyers and legal professionals,…
5.8.20 – BSP Sponsors the Clemens Scholarship SIU Foundation Golf Tournament
On May 8, the Southern Illinois University Law School will be hosting the SIU Foundation Clemens Scholarship for Women Law Students Golf Tournament in Belleville, IL. All proceeds go to…
2.22.20 – BSP Attends NAMWOLF’s Driving Diversity & Leadership Conference
February 22 – 25, the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) hosted their 2020 Driving Diversity & Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This conference provided…
11.21.19 – BSP Sponsors the HBAM 2019 Holiday Party
On Thursday, November 21, the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan (HBAM) hosted their annual holiday party. The event was held in downtown Detroit with drinks and a strolling dinner. Proceeds…