As chief diversity & inclusion officer at Winston & Strawn, Sylvia James develops and implements an integrated, metrics-driven diversity and inclusion strategy to enhance the firm’s diversity and inclusion programs, performance, and profile. 

Sylvia collaborates with key stakeholders to develop and implement the firm’s diversity and inclusion strategy and initiatives; works with the talent management team to enhance the hiring, advancement, retention, and promotion of diverse lawyers; serves as a liaison to clients and external organizations dedicated to fostering diversity in the legal profession; conducts diversity training; and advises on internal and external diversity-related communications.

Prior to joining Winston, Sylvia served as the diversity lead for a national law firm. In addition, she practiced law as a labor and employment attorney for over a decade.