Phyllis James Champions DEI the 18th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference

The discussion featured Leaha Crawford interviewing Phyllis James about her impressive career trajectory and her role in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Phyllis, a Harvard Law graduate, detailed her journey from Washington, D.C., to prominent legal roles in Boston, San Francisco, and Detroit before joining MGM Resorts International. At MGM, she broke barriers as the first African American partner in a top law firm and the first African American executive on the Strip. Phyllis emphasized the importance of DEI in corporate leadership and announced the 18th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference on Sept. 22-23, 2025, at MGM Grand Conference Center, aiming to inspire, develop skills, and network future leaders.