Patron Sponsor

Meland Budwick, PA

https://melandbudwick.com

Meland Budwick, P.A. is a law firm that believes in doing what its attorneys know best. This means focusing on areas of the law where our knowledge and experience are strongest. It requires rigorous analysis of the details and nuances of every matter, development of effective strategies, and meticulous execution. This hands-on, detail-oriented approach helps ensure that our clients’ interests are protected. Meland Budwick, P.A.’s attorneys are recognized by Chambers and Partners and the firm is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Meland Budwick, P.A. is a member of LawPact, a leading international association and network of independent business law firms. The firm’s participation in LawPact allows us to provide our clients with access to the highest caliber of attorneys across the U.S. and internationally.

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About​ Chick-Fil-A

www.chickfila.com

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About Workday

www.workday.com

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.

Our core values give us a framework for leadership and daily decisions, and help us enjoy our time at work. Sounds so simple, but too often companies get caught up in politics, ivory-tower attitudes, and market mania instead of focusing on the things that probably made them successful in the first place.

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Platinum Sponsor

About Seyfarth Shaw LLP

www.seyfarth.com

With approximately 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.

Our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow us to take on our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities―no matter the scale or complexity. Whether navigating complex litigation, negotiating transformational deals, or advising on cross-border projects, our attorneys achieve exceptional legal outcomes. Our drive for excellence leads us to seek out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations―and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, our culture drives our commitment to the growth of our clients, the diversity of our people, and the resilience of our workforce.

For us, “inclusion and belonging” are more than aspirational words. They are at the forefront of our firm’s client- and talent-centered culture. We drive our efforts through tangible action, continuous improvement, and constant learning. Our goal is to create a culture in which people can bring their authentic selves and unique experiences to the work we do every day. We do so for two simple yet powerful reasons: our people matter, and we excel when we cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging.

We have long taken a strategic approach to strengthening our workforce and cultivating inclusion. Our innovative programs—inside the firm and in partnership with our clients—help grow our high performing teams from all backgrounds, and advance their careers.

Why did you decide to become a NBA-CLS sponsor?

Seyfarth is proud to sponsor the National Bar Association’s Commercial Law Section Conference. Our support reflects a core belief: that inclusive leadership, equitable opportunity, and collaborative partnership are essential to the future of the profession. Sponsorship of NBA-CLS furthers our goal of investing in the advancement of Black legal talent and engaging with leaders who are shaping the business of law in powerful ways.

Final thoughts…

Good intentions are meaningless without bold action. At Seyfarth, we constantly seek to evaluate what works and how we can do better. We know that it is not enough to provide education and awareness but we must also examine the systems and processes we use in the business and practice of law. As such, we look at our talent development, human resources, compensation, and other processes with an eye of mitigating undesired consequences and addressing cultural and diversity blind spots. We also focus on measurement and accountability as a key inclusion driver.

We are dedicated to fostering dialogue, education, and reflection around issues of equity, justice, and inclusion. Seyfarth’s firmwide 2025 speaker series has welcomed leaders and changemakers to explore critical topics—from racial justice and disability rights to global migration and belonging. These conversations are among the most widely attended events in firm history, demonstrating our people’s deep engagement with the issues that shape our world.

We became an NBA-CLS sponsor because our firm is committed to advancing inclusion and belonging in the legal profession. At Seyfarth, we support attorneys from all backgrounds in achieving long-term success. One of the ways we do this is by encouraging and enabling participation in external development programs which provide access to professional networks and practical strategies for navigating legal careers..

Our sponsorship of NBA-CLS reflects this ongoing commitment. It allows us to invest in the support of our diverse legal talent, while also building meaningful relationships that strengthen our profession as a whole.

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