Podcast appearances and mentions of alexis robertson

Today, Tara talks with Alexis Robertson, founder of Alexs Skin Gym, about all things skincare and the famous Mermaid Facial, also known as the Salmon Sperm Facial.

In this episode, we discuss: The step-by-step process Alexis used to plan and execute her wildly successful event in record time. How she tapped into her sales expertise and client relationships to create a buzz and drive attendance. The mindset shifts which allowed her to let go of outcome attachment and focus on serving her community. Alexis's unique approach to creating an unforgettable, fun-filled experience that left her clients feeling celebrated and loved. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://www.addoaesthetics.com/blog/373 Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here.  

“For too long DEI work has been focused on changing individual hearts and minds, versus the organization taking on responsibility and frankly, modifying behavior without the need for personal buy-in,” explains Alexis Robertson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Foley & Lardner, as well as host of Foley's Path & Practice Podcast. There has been great improvement in DEI at law firms regarding recruitment, but there is still a long way to go when it comes to employee retention and promotion. Today, Alexis discusses where current law firm DEI efforts are working and where improvements can still be made.  When people think about DEI, their first thought is often to diversify their recruiting pools. The issue with thinking about it this way is that it oversimplifies the problem. Diversity, equity and inclusion really need to be completely plugged into every people facing function within an organization. It cannot be just a one and done type of DEI training or a party for Black History Month. Those can help, but only when used as part of a larger systematic DEI implementation throughout the whole organization. If law firms want to enact real lasting change that creates a better, more inclusive work environment for all employees, they need to look beyond recruitment and into their overall systems and values.  Although there has been a lot of positive change in the DEI space within law firms, there is still a long way to go when it comes to creating inclusive workplaces. Organizations who are truly committed to DEI have to look closer at retention and employee development. Recruiting diverse employees is not enough because if the actual workplace culture is not aligned with DEI values, those diverse employees will not stay with the company.  Quotes “A lot of times with diversity, the first thing anyone thinks about is recruiting.” (24:49-24:52 | Alexis) “What I'm doing is figuring out how our organization can be great for all people. And I think it's important to start framing things that way because it can feel more inclusive.” (26:15-26:29 | Alexis) “What we really need to focus on as it relates to those historically underrepresented or even systematically excluded groups are the things that relate to retention.” (27:00-27:09 | Alexis) “We've seen change. The problem is, if you extrapolate it out over another 50 years, we're not going fast enough for it to get to where we'd like it all to get to within our lifetimes.” (28:56-29:06 | Alexis) “For too long DEI work has been focused on changing individual hearts and minds, versus the organization taking on responsibility and frankly, modifying behavior without the need for personal buy-in.” (31:04-31:15 | Alexis)   Links Connect with Alexis Robertson: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisrobertson/ Her Foley page: https://www.foley.com/en/people/r/robertson-alexis The Path & Practice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-path-the-practice/id1523076918 Connect with Chris Batz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbatz/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theliongroupkc  Instagram: @theliongroupllc Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

In celebration of the 100th episode of The Path & The Practice, Alexis Robertson welcomes Kendall Waters, Tori Roessler, and Dan Sharpe for a super-sized episode dedicated to exploring the path to legal practice. This is a candid discussion with members of Foley's recruiting committee—Tori and Kendall—detailing how students can best prepare to interview with Foley, and other large law firms, as well as what they should consider when selecting which firm to join. Specifically, this conversation covers the differences in law firm business models, picking a practice group, early assignments, and professional development. The discussion concludes with Kendall, Tori, and Dan giving advice on how to successfully interview with a law firm. Tori Roessler is a senior counsel in Foley's Los Angeles office with a focus on transactional matters. She attended Vanderbilt University School of Law and Auburn University. Kendall Waters is a senior counsel in Foley's D.C. office. She attended the George Washington University Law School and UCLA for undergrad. Dan Sharpe is Foley's DEI Manager, located in the firm's D.C. office. Prior to becoming a diversity professional, Dan spent a decade as a practicing attorney focused on intellectual property. Dan attended the University of Virginia School of Law and Princeton University.

This is a special edition of The Path & The Practice, featuring the audio from a program that Alexis Robertson, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, delivered to 1Ls and 2Ls at the University of Minnesota Law School. In the discussion, she outlines how law students can grow their personal brand and expand their professional network through in-person, email, and social media interactions. It's a masterclass on connection. Prior to joining Foley & Lardner, Alexis attended the University of Michigan Law School, and practiced as a litigator for nearly eight years, before spending two years a legal recruiter, after which she transitioned in to being a law firm diversity professional. Alexis has been a dedicated DEI professional for the last six years. Her interests and prior professional experience make her uniquely suited to advise students on how to leverage various tools to connect and expand their networks.

This week, Legal Speak is live on location at Legalweek 2022 in New York City, where we're interviewing professionals from across the legal industry about their work and how they're helping to shape the future of the profession.  Alaina and Zack are joined by Alexis Robertson - the Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Foley & Lardner  

“I just don't see the value,” is something we often hear from lawyers who aren't on LinkedIn, or who have a presence but aren't taking action there. On this episode, Alexis Robertson, Director of Diversity & Inclusion for Foley & Lardner, joins us and makes the LinkedIn value proposition clear.

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Today in the studio, we have Alexis Robertson, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at a large law firm and a recovering lawyer.  Alexis kicks in with a bit about herself, and shares “I am director of diversity inclusion at a large law firm but spent the first 10 years or so of my career dedicated to laws, going to law school and practicing as a lawyer for about seven and a half years before leaving legal practice closing in on six years ago, I grew up in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, spent most of my life in the Midwest, except for time spent in DC at American University for undergrad and then I went to the University of Michigan for law school. That's me in a nutshell.” Alexis shares throughout this episode how her health, exercise and food habits all became habit with some very big changes.  It isn't about getting healthy; it is about a long journey of being healthy.  You will hear a little bit about her food choices and why she made them, the exercises she partakes in, and how she balances it all.     Key Takeaways:   1:27 Welcome 2:23 Alexis shares her background 3:25 Serendipity 5:33 Self-improvement journey 12:41 Healthy mentality with food 17:20 Next steps 21:12 Getting back on track 24:07 Fitness journey 28:16 Looking forward 31:13 Advice to others 33:17 Staying in touch with Alexis   Alexis on LinkedIn Alexis on Instagram The Path & The Practice Podcast Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon.  Follow Hacker Valley Studio on Twitter. Follow hosts Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran on Twitter. Learn more about our sponsor ByteChek.  

This episode features a conversation with Alexis Robertson. Alexis is usually the host of The Path & The Practice, but the tables have turned! In this episode, Alexis is the guest. She's joined by Foley partner, Larry Perlman, to discuss her path to Foley and her role as Director of Diversity & Inclusion. In the discussion, Alexis shares her experience growing up in the northern suburbs of Milwaukee and her decision to attend the American University and the University of Michigan Law School. She reflects on the years she spent practicing law as a commercial litigator and labor and employment attorney. She also discusses her decision to leave legal practice for a role as a legal recruiter, and subsequently as a diversity and inclusion professional. Finally, Alexis shares insights on the importance of curiosity and alignment in reaching professional fulfillment and satisfaction.

From a corporate litigator to a Diversity & inclusion director, Alexis Robertson goes into talking about her experiences in the legal field and also educates us on corporate litigation. Make sure to check out her podcast as well The Path and the Practice! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/haniya-siddiqui/message

JoAnn Hathaway welcomes brand new co-host Molly Ranns to the On Balance podcast. The new duo send their best wishes to veteran co-host Tish Vincent as she embarks on the new adventure of retirement! Jumping right in, JoAnn and Molly welcome new guest Alexis Robertson to talk about the connection between diversity and inclusion and overall wellbeing. Alexis shares insights on how properly prioritizing mental and physical health through mindfulness, self-compassion, and personal boundaries helps us naturally be more inclusive toward those around us. Alexis Robertson is the director of diversity & inclusion for Foley & Lardner LLP.

JoAnn Hathaway welcomes brand new co-host Molly Ranns to the On Balance podcast. The new duo send their best wishes to veteran co-host Tish Vincent as she embarks on the new adventure of retirement! Jumping right in, JoAnn and Molly welcome new guest Alexis Robertson to talk about the connection between diversity and inclusion and overall wellbeing. Alexis shares insights on how properly prioritizing mental and physical health through mindfulness, self-compassion, and personal boundaries helps us naturally be more inclusive toward those around us. Alexis Robertson is the director of diversity & inclusion for Foley & Lardner LLP.

In Part 2 of our interview with Alexis Robertson, Director of D&I for Foley & Lardner, LLP, Alexis provides insights from her work as a D&I professional--with some real gems of wisdom on the key ingredients that make D&I training actually effective. We also discuss the crucial role that personal well-being and self care play-- not only for doing the hard work of fostering genuine and meaningful inclusion, but for thriving as professionals in demanding practices.

Join us for Part 1 of our interview with the intrepid, engaging, insightful, and introspective Alexis Robertson, Director of Diversity and Inclusion for national law firm Foley & Lardner, LLP. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and moved as you hear about her career development as a BigLaw labor & employment litigator, a top shelf legal recruiter, and her current gig as a DE&I professional.

Alexis Robertson isn’t interested in being anyone other than what her soul wants to be. After nearly a decade’s investment as a lawyer, she took internal inventory of her skill sets, desires, and thematic throughlines and took a leap into the unknown. Now as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at a major law firm as well as a Whole30 coach, Alexis has synthesized her passions to build a path all her own. If you’ve found yourself at a crossroads or uncovering a layer of yourself that you never knew was there, then this conversation is for you. In this conversation we discuss taking ownership of your experience and how that shift has the power to unlock everything forever. We can’t wait for you to experience Alexis’s undeniable magic, power, and warmth for yourself.

Charlotte Smith, Lawyer Coach and Alexis Robertson discuss:  The journey from lawyer to D&I Director at international law firms.  Finding your purpose & discovering your career path.  Why life is a marathon not a sprint.  Becoming a Whole30 coach and how the foundations of high performance begin with health and nutrition.  Navigating conversations around pay increases/ promotions during the current economic climate.  Recognizing the stories we tell ourselves.  The importance of effective communication and being aware of different communication styles.  Tips to being visible during remote working + importance of personal branding.  This is a podcast episode not to be missed. Recorded in April 2020

Alexis Robertson is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Foley & Lardner LLP where she provides firm-wide strategic direction and oversight on all diversity and inclusion related matters. Alexis talks to us about her journey out of litigation to recruiting, and ultimately to diversity and inclusion work. We speak about the structural racism within our industry and the challenges law firms face in making meaningful progress on diversity and inclusion with respect not only to recruiting, but work allocation, mentorship, and professional development. Ultimately, Alexis tells us that the work begins at the individual level and challenges us to all do the hard, introspective work of examining our roles in perpetuating discrimination. Only then can we really effect the widespread changes needed in our firms, industry, and communities. We discuss: Try to identify your “through-line”, the thing that seems to pull you to your next step If you make a step, and realize it's still not a fit, just keep moving; it's not a sign of failure The pillars of diversity and inclusion (D&I) are recruiting, retention, and promotion “Best practices” is a tricky term because is can sometimes just mean “minimum baseline requirement” D&I can't be treated as a separate office; to be effective, its principles have to be at the core of every decision made This moment in history could be an opportunity to push firms to incorporate these policies/practices more pervasively Law firms fall on a spectrum of how deep this work goes; how committed they are to changing not only statistics, but their internal culture The practice of only hiring from the top law schools has the effect of eliminating a pipeline of strong candidates (many of whom are minorities) who have selected other law schools for financial, family, or other reasons  Firms are risk averse and not inclined towards early adoption; but someone has to start changing this limited hiring system Addressing affinity bias in work allocation, promotion, mentoring is key We each have to do real self reflection on our own implicit bias: who we interact with, what our hard-wired reactions are to people, etc. Get uncomfortable The challenge is to keep engaged with this work even though we don't “have to” We, as lawyers, need to put our money where I mouth is with our commitment to justice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelawyersescapepod/  Website: www.thelawyersescapepod.com

Today’s episode features Alexis Robertson, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at law firm, Foley & Lardner. After about a decade as a practicing attorney, a candid conversation with a career coach and some self reflection, Alexis embraced the fact that being a litigator was not fulfilling to her. This realization sparked her journey to legal recruiter and eventually D&I leader. Listen as we discuss how she made the career pivot, some of the unique D&I challenges of the legal field, and how a little self awareness, self care and self love will land you right where you need to be.

This episode features Subha Barry, the President at Working Mother Media; Julia Lopez, a Litigation Attorney at Reed Smith; and Alexis Robinson, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Foley & Lardner. Here they discuss the Diversity Tax, its impact on organizations, ways to combat it, the benefits of diversity in leadership and more.

This episode features Subha Barry, the President at Working Mother Media; Julia Lopez, a Litigation Attorney at Reed Smith; and Alexis Robinson, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Foley & Lardner. Here they discuss the Diversity Tax, its impact on organizations, ways to combat it, the benefits of diversity in leadership and more.

This episode features Subha Barry, the President at Working Mother Media; Julia Lopez, a Litigation Attorney at Reed Smith; and Alexis Robinson, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Foley & Lardner. Here they discuss the Diversity Tax, its impact on organizations, ways to combat it, the benefits of diversity in leadership and more.

This episode features Subha Barry, the President at Working Mother Media; Julia Lopez, a Litigation Attorney at Reed Smith; and Alexis Robertson, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Foley & Lardner. Here they discuss the Diversity Tax, its impact on organizations, ways to combat it, the benefits of diversity in leadership and more.

Diversity is a word that we throw out there a lot but not something we really delve into. Luckily, there has been a big rise in diversity initiatives, and with that, positions like Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officers. This week I chat with Alexis Robertson, diversity and inclusion officer at Baker & McKenzie, and I ask her some of the hard questions about the real challenges in diversity and how we really combat diversity, and more importantly, how that completely changes the health of not only the attorney but the legal industry. We also chat a little bit about juggling work and life, especially as a mother, because if you didn’t know already, I am right in the middle of my second trimester by the time this episode comes out. I think this conversation is not just for female attorneys; it’s for all attorneys who are juggling a million things at once. Because pregnancy is just one of many examples of what life throws at us on top of being attorneys and trying to be stellar attorneys for our clients. We get real about all things professional, mental, and physical health in this episode. Hope you enjoy.  

Alexis is a great friend who is always thinking about physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual optimization. We talk about the balance of moving, eating, thinking, drinking, sleeping, and breathing and how it might help us understand the nature of reality. @alexis_robertson on IG

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In this episode, I am excited to have Alexis Robertson on to talk about the balance of self-care: remaining dutiful to responsibilities without martyring yourself for your work. Alexis is a lawyer turned Diversity and Inclusion professional. She attended the University of Michigan law school and practiced for 7 ½ years at Kirkland & Ellis and Seyfarth Shaw, before leaving practice to become a legal recruiter and subsequently a Diversity and Inclusion professional at Baker & McKenzie. Outside of work, if Alexis isn't listening to a podcast or wrangling her two sons, she can probably be found at her local pilates studio.   Topics Covered How big firm lawyers are like pro-athletes and as such, we have to focus on our personal health to perform at our peak. The benefits of receiving formal instruction in meditation (versus self-guided), and the importance of finding a way to meditate that is right for you. The role of meditation/self-care when you have children, and how it helps with combating the knee-jerk reactive mind in stressful situations. Why meditation/mindset is just as important as physical fitness and nutrition.     Questions? Comments? Email Jeena! hello@jeenacho.com. You can also connect with Jeena on Twitter: @Jeena_Cho For more information, visit: jeenacho.com Order The Anxious Lawyer book — Available in hardcover, Kindle and Audible Find Your Ease: Retreat for Lawyers I'm creating a retreat that will provide a perfect gift of relaxation and rejuvenation with an intimate group of lawyers. Interested? Please complete this form: https://jeena3.typeform.com/to/VXfIXq Free Webinar Learn to relax the mind, worry less, and decrease stress. https://jeenacho.com/podcastwebinar/ MINDFUL PAUSE: Bite-Sized Practices for Cultivating More Joy and Focus 31-day program. Spend just 6 minutes every day to practice mindfulness and meditation. Decrease stress/anxiety, increase focus and concentration. Interested? http://jeenacho.com/mindful-pause/ Thanks for joining us on The Resilient Lawyer podcast. If you've enjoyed the show, please tell a friend. It's really the best way to grow the show. To leave us a review on iTunes, search for The Resilient Lawyer and give us your honest feedback. It goes a long way to help with our visibility when you do that so we really appreciate it. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you next week.

Skyelark Ranch, owned an operated by UC Davis graduate Alexis Robertson and her husband Gillies, uses rotational grazing while raising sheep, which can benefit plant growth, drought resistance, and the climate. The grazing encourages plant growth, which through photosynthesis, captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, where it can create healthier soils and stay out of our atmosphere. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 34110]

Skyelark Ranch, owned an operated by UC Davis graduate Alexis Robertson and her husband Gillies, uses rotational grazing while raising sheep, which can benefit plant growth, drought resistance, and the climate. The grazing encourages plant growth, which through photosynthesis, captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, where it can create healthier soils and stay out of our atmosphere. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 34110]

Skyelark Ranch, owned an operated by UC Davis graduate Alexis Robertson and her husband Gillies, uses rotational grazing while raising sheep, which can benefit plant growth, drought resistance, and the climate. The grazing encourages plant growth, which through photosynthesis, captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, where it can create healthier soils and stay out of our atmosphere. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 34110]

Skyelark Ranch, owned an operated by UC Davis graduate Alexis Robertson and her husband Gillies, uses rotational grazing while raising sheep, which can benefit plant growth, drought resistance, and the climate. The grazing encourages plant growth, which through photosynthesis, captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, where it can create healthier soils and stay out of our atmosphere. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 34110]

Skyelark Ranch, owned an operated by UC Davis graduate Alexis Robertson and her husband Gillies, uses rotational grazing while raising sheep, which can benefit plant growth, drought resistance, and the climate. The grazing encourages plant growth, which through photosynthesis, captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, where it can create healthier soils and stay out of our atmosphere. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 34110]

Skyelark Ranch, owned an operated by UC Davis graduate Alexis Robertson and her husband Gillies, uses rotational grazing while raising sheep, which can benefit plant growth, drought resistance, and the climate. The grazing encourages plant growth, which through photosynthesis, captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, where it can create healthier soils and stay out of our atmosphere. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 34110]

Skyelark Ranch, owned an operated by UC Davis graduate Alexis Robertson and her husband Gillies, uses rotational grazing while raising sheep, which can benefit plant growth, drought resistance, and the climate. The grazing encourages plant growth, which through photosynthesis, captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, where it can create healthier soils and stay out of our atmosphere. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 34110]

Skyelark Ranch, owned an operated by UC Davis graduate Alexis Robertson and her husband Gillies, uses rotational grazing while raising sheep, which can benefit plant growth, drought resistance, and the climate. The grazing encourages plant growth, which through photosynthesis, captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, where it can create healthier soils and stay out of our atmosphere. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 34110]