Sylvia James
She/Her
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
As chief diversity & inclusion officer, Sylvia develops and implements an integrated, metrics-driven diversity and inclusion strategy to enhance the firm’s diversity and inclusion programs, performance, and profile.
Sylvia collaborates with key stakeholders to develop and implement the firm’s diversity and inclusion strategy and initiatives; works with the talent management team to enhance the hiring, advancement, retention, and promotion of diverse lawyers; serves as a liaison to clients and external organizations dedicated to fostering diversity in the legal profession; conducts diversity training; and advises on internal and external diversity-related communications.
Prior to joining Winston, Sylvia served as the diversity lead for a national law firm. In addition, she practiced law as a labor and employment attorney for over a decade.
Sylvia is a member of the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP) and currently serves as the co-chair for the Training and Development Committee. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession (IILP), and a former commissioner on the American Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion 360 Commission.
Credentials
Education
Sylvia received a J.D. from Duke University School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Vassar College.
Related Insights & News
Sylvia has authored several articles on diversity and is a frequent speaker on diversity and inclusion issues at legal conferences.
October 2, 2024
September 18, 2024