Hosted by Riley Institute at Furman University
GREENVILLE, SC – MGC Greenville attorney Katie Grove has joined 40 Upstate South Carolina leaders as a member of the Diversity Leaders Initiative’s (DLI) 35th class. Hosted by Riley Institute at Furman University, the five-month DLI program is aimed at leveraging diversity for meaningful social and economic progress across the state. Topics including bias and discrimination, the role of context, differences in mental and physical abilities, generational diversity and diversity frameworks will be explored through interactive case studies, scenario analyses and experiential learning tools. The DLI program concludes with groups undertaking community action projects, identifying challenges in their communities and solutions to address them.
Katie Grove has more than 10 years of experience defending clients in workers' compensation matters. Grove earned a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina. She has been recognized locally and nationally for her workers’ compensation practice by South Carolina Super Lawyers, Greenville Business Magazine Legal Elite of the Upstate and Best Lawyers©: Ones to Watch. Grove is a member of the Greenville County Bar Association—previously serving as the organization’s president—South Carolina Bar Association, South Carolina Trial Attorneys’ Association and the Haynsworth-Perry American Inn of Court.
Furman University’s Richard W. Riley Institute advances social and economic progress in South Carolina and beyond by building leadership for a diverse society, broadening student and community perspectives on critical issues, hosting expert speakers, supporting public education and creating knowledge through community solutions-focused research. Participants of the DLI program are selected following nomination by a previous graduate and a thorough application and interview process. Each class includes leaders who represent the varied demographics in South Carolina and who seek to institute diverse and inclusive practices within their communities and organizations.