Saukshmya Trichi, an Associate with the Carlson Caspers Vandenburgh & Lindquist, P.A. has been appointed Chair of the Professional Development Committee (PDC) for Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP). The PDC designs, plans, and executes programs and educational offerings to help TCDIP Members attract, recruit, advance and retain attorneys of color, with a focus on successful career development for attorneys of color. Saukshmya has been a member of the PDC since 2020, and previously served as the firm’s representative for TCDIP’s Emerging Leaders Group (ELG). As co-chair of Carlson Caspers’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Saukshmya has been involved in initiatives to improve diverse representation.
In a separate move, Carlson Caspers Associate Seung Sub (“Elvis”) Kim has transitioned to being the firm’s representative for TCDIP’s Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) which provides business development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for newer and mid-level attorneys of color. The ELG manages various programs and opportunities designed to enhance leadership skills and create a stronger community of diverse attorneys in the Twin Cities metro area. Elvis has been an active and strong supporter of TCDIP for three years, since graduating from the University of Minnesota Law School.
Carlson Caspers has been a law firm member of TCDIP since 2015. One of Carlson Caspers’ core tenets is respect for the diversity of our clients, colleagues, and communities. This commitment to inclusion is the foundation for a vibrant work environment and unparalleled client service that comes from varied perspectives in developing strategies and solutions to serve the business goals of clients. The firm recognizes and supports that diversity and inclusion require ongoing and active engagement within the firm and the broader community.
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