Calendar of Events

Leading With Equity: Governing in Uncertain Times

Host

Sponsoring organization(s)
Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois

Speakers

Leslie Marant, Attorney and Principal ESP Effect

When

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 12:00 pm - Wed, 05/06/2026 - 1:30 pm

Where

This is a webinar or teleconference

Description

This 90-minute webinar builds on our November 2025 session. This webinar is designed for executive leadership and board members of legal aid organizations and will revisit key themes from the original webinar while providing updated guidance to help leadership teams navigate today’s evolving legal, political, and funding environments. 

Participants will explore how to strengthen governance, manage organizational risk, and align strategic decision-making with mission and equity commitments while maintaining credibility with funders, partners, and the communities they serve. 

Presenter - Leslie Marant, founder of The ESP Effect, is a nationally recognized strategist, facilitator, and former civil rights attorney. A trusted advisor in the legal aid community and frequent MIE trainer, she works with boards and executives to navigate risk, strengthen decision-making, and lead with equity and integrity in complex environments.

This training is not certified for Illinois MCLE.