ms. suzanne bell. ms. uzanne bell is a career senior executive serving as the deputy director for legal management in the executive office of u.s. attorneys. since 1995, suzanne has held a number of important positions in the justice department, including deputy director for the office of attorney recruitment and management, and assistant u.s. attorney in the central district of california. a strong advocate for diversity, she helped draft the doj diversity management plan, and cursors as a member of the doj diversity councils executive crew. i'm very pleased that suzanne could join us today, and be part of this important program. ladies and gentlemen, please welcome suzanne bell. [applause] >> thank you, richard, and good morning, everyone. it's my pleasure to facilitate this morning's panel, to sing was doj women. given our thing, it stands to reason that we would have a panel of notable women to lead the discussion. your programs provide a summary of their professional histories, ballmer want to take a m

first, are today's panel facilitator, miss suzanne bell, a deputy director for legal management executive office for use attorneys. next, our panelists, first, ms momet. our sincere appreciation for each of you for participating in this important program. as previously mentioned, the national team for african- american history month is a black women in american culture and history. this theme invites us to reflect on the strength and resilience of american women throughout our nation's history. it acknowledges the very important roles that african- american women have played and continue to play in our local communities, academic and cultural institutions, and here in the justice department. it also reminds us of the continuing struggles that we still must overcome to achieve equality in all aspects of our lives, including in the workplace. today's program provides another unique opportunity to highlight the rich diversity of our nation and the efforts of the justice department to embrace diversity and foster working permits where everyone's voice can be heard. leading the department and its diversity management efforts is the hon. eric h. hold