Brenda Carr
About Brenda Carr
Brenda Carr serves as the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she has worked since 2020. She has a strong background in law and diversity initiatives, having held various roles in prominent law firms and organizations, and has contributed significantly to advancing DEI practices in the legal industry.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Brenda Carr serves as the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she has developed and implemented a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training program for all levels of staff. Carr has played a key role in the firm's recognition as a leader in DEI practices within the legal industry. She has also facilitated the creation of employee resource groups to support diverse communities within the firm.
Previous Experience in Diversity & Inclusion
Prior to her current role, Brenda Carr worked as the Diversity & Inclusion Manager at DLA Piper from 2014 to 2017. In this capacity, she led the firm's participation in national DEI benchmarking surveys to assess and improve its diversity practices. Her experience also includes serving as the Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing the firm's DEI initiatives.
Educational Background
Brenda Carr holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Boston University School of Law. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Tufts University. Additionally, she studied at Tufts-Skidmore Spain, contributing to her diverse educational experiences.
Legal Career Path
Brenda Carr began her legal career as a Labor & Employment and Litigation Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP from 2010 to 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. She continued her tenure at Ropes & Gray LLP as a Litigation Associate from 2013 to 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Earlier, she served as a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago from 2012 to 2013. Carr also completed a summer legal internship at National Grid in 2007.
Professional Contributions
Throughout her career, Brenda Carr has collaborated with external organizations to enhance DEI initiatives and community outreach efforts. She has played a significant role in fostering an inclusive environment within the legal profession, demonstrating her commitment to diversity and inclusion.