Genhi Bailey
Genhi Bailey

Genhi Bailey

Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity Officer

Chicago

Introduction

Genhi ensures the firm's strategies to attract, recruit, retain, and advance talent is rooted in fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for our lawyers and business professionals.

Genhi Givings Bailey works with other Ashurst Perkins Coie leaders and members of firm management to advance the firm’s long-held commitment to the values of diversity, inclusion, and opportunity for all, and to embed inclusive practices into all the ways the firm runs its business. 

Previously, Genhi led the strategic diversity and inclusion efforts at another large law firm for more than 10 years.  

Genhi believes that creating and fostering more inclusive and collaborative workplaces and communities is everyone's responsibility, and she consistently works to encourage people to learn more—and do more—to advance the principles of diversity, inclusion, and opportunity. 

Education & credentials

  • William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2003
  • Metropolitan State University, B.A., cum laude, 1999
  • DLA Piper LLP, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Ajilon Legal, Legal Placement and Diversity Consultant

Impact

  • Diversity and Flexibility Alliance, Board Member
  • Chicago Sinfonietta, Executive Committee Member
  • Umoja Student Development, Volunteer
  • The Posse Foundation, Volunteer Mentor
  • California Minority Counsel Program, Past Board Member