Vania Wit has worked in the legal department at United Airlines for the past 20 years. Currently she serves as the airline’s vice president and deputy general counsel. In her role, she is responsible for litigation, intellectual property, antitrust, labor employment and benefits, and legal operations and strategy.

Wit, who will be on a SuperConference panel on May 21 in Chicago, spoke with Corporate Counsel about diversity and inclusion initiatives at United and a firm’s responsibility in diversity and inclusion. This conversation has been edited for clarity and length.