Creating a more diverse workplace, with Rob Maldonado

Attorney Rob Maldonado is based in Wolf Greenfield’s New York City office. His practice is focused on intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, false advertising and unfair competition matters in federal court. But Rob is also passionate about issues related to diversity and inclusion. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, we talk to Rob about his decision to switch from an engineering career to law and his extensive involvement with groups like the Hispanic National Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the LGBT Law Association Foundation of Greater New York. Here are a few of the highlights: 01:05 - The transition from engineering to law02:21 - Discussing the move to Wolf Greenfield04:12 - Rob’s extensive work with diversity programs06:35 - On his mother’s influence08:24 - How diversity programs have evolved through the years09:47 - There’s still a great deal of room for improvement   11:38 - The ABA’s “Good Guys” program seeks to involve men in the process of including women in positions of power13:16 - Advice for young people considering a career in law14:53 - Biggest wish for 2022