ATLANTA, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Several Southern
Company system attorneys have been selected
to participate in two prestigious programs with
the Leadership Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD).
Ruby Jackson, counsel at Southern
Power, and Latoya Brisbane, senior counsel at
Georgia Power, will participate in
the LCLD Fellows Program. Calida Joy
McCampbell, assistant to vice president Quentin
Riggins at Alabama Power, and Felicia
Long, contracts agent at Southern
Nuclear, will participate in the
Pathfinders Program.
The year-long Fellows Program is designed to
build relationships and leadership skills in experienced
high-potential attorneys from diverse
backgrounds, while the Pathfinders Program focuses on
building these skills in early-career attorneys from diverse
backgrounds.
"Ruby, Latoya, Joy and Felicia have shown excellent leadership
skills and have demonstrated a commitment to
Southern Company's diversity, equity and inclusion
initiatives. Through these programs, they will have the
opportunity to further refine these skills, build relationships and
expand their network," said Jim
Kerr, Southern
Company executive vice president
and chief legal officer.
LCLD is a non-profit organization that promotes creating a
diverse legal profession and is comprised of more than
350 members, who serve as either general counsel of major
corporations or managing partners of law firms.
The member organizations participate in programs that
prepare diverse talent for leadership positions. Southern
Company has been an active participant and sponsor of LCLD for the
past six years.
"LCLD is a terrific organization, and I am very
supportive of all that they do. I am excited
to have more of our talented people participate in their
programs," Kerr said.
Once the attorneys complete the
program, they will continue their professional
development by attending pro bono, networking and continuing legal
education events organized by the programs' active
alumni.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving
9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides
clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric
operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution
companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving
wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy
infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and
telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for
excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices
below the national average. For more than a century, we have been
building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of
energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon
capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency
and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to
innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its
subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers
and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our
uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at
the center of everything we do and govern our business to the
benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices
have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense,
G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the
Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit
www.southerncompany.com.
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