Mintz Levin Names First Director of Diversity and Inclusion (1)

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo appointed its first director of diversity, inclusion and equity, taking the step as a national conversation about race has prompted law firms to formulate new diversity plans and boost their minority ranks.

Litigation partner Narges Kakalia will step into the role on Nov. 2. She specializes in complex commercial litigation and has been with the firm for 18 years, making partner in 2012.

Kakalia has served as the firm’s first ombudsperson, vice-chaired its pro bono committee for over a decade, and is a member of the steering committee of the Women’s Initiative. She ...