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NBA-CLS Vice Chair Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah Selected for Savoy Magazine’s 2023 Most Influential Executives in Diversity & Inclusion

March 30th, 2023 — Savoy Magazine recently announced its 2023 Most Influential Executives in Diversity & Inclusion, both online and in its Spring 2023 issue. Named among these inspiring change leaders was none other than the NBA-CLS Vice Chair Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah.

As Savoy Magazine explains:

“This collection of executives showcases the remarkable leaders who are spearheading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for some of the world’s most prominent organizations. From their powerful influence to their inspiring dedication to creating positive change, this list is a testament to the impact that these executives are making in their industries and beyond.”

MacMurray-Abdullah was chosen to be on this exclusive list thanks to her unwavering dedication and proven results in DEI initiatives. As the first Chief Diversity Officer at Wiley, MacMurray-Abdullah collaboratively increases the organization’s diversity and inclusion through talent acquisition, business development, data analytics, and reporting. She leads the new DEI department, serves as the firm’s external DEI ambassador, leads corporate social responsibility initiatives, and serves as NBA-CLS Vice Chair. 

The NBA-CLS congratulates MacMurray-Abdullah on this high honor and thanks her for her passionate support of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. To learn more, visit https://savoynetwork.com/miedi2023/ or read MacMurray-Abdullah’s bio at https://savoynetwork.com/features/rashida-macmurray-abdullah/. 

About NBA-CLS
The NBA-CLS is to bring outside counsel members together with in-house counsel who seek to increase diversity and provide networking and education forums for NBA-CLS members. The NBA-CLS is also committed to serving the community and expanding the pipeline of African Americans entering the legal profession. For more information visit www.nbacls.com.

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