Diversity

“Diversity is a core value of Alston & Bird. It is part of the firm’s Strategic Plan. We believe that a diverse law firm is critical to providing the quality of legal services our clients expect, to preserving our core values and to nurturing our rich culture. We take this commitment to diversity seriously.”

- John L. Latham, Diversity Committee Chair

Overview
Alston & Bird embraces diversity at all levels of the firm and seeks out the best individuals to join our team. Our unique culture is enhanced through diversity not only of race and gender, but by members of the GLBT community, generational differences, cultural differences and talented people of varying backgrounds and experiences.

In order to provide leadership, structure and accountability to our diversity efforts, firm wide Diversity Committees were formed. An overarching Diversity Steering Committee provides direction and oversight to Regional Diversity Committees that, in turn, implement ideas and programs in each office. There is also a Diversity Task Force that promotes diversity within the firm through events, recognition and celebration.

Alston & Bird provides ongoing training and communication to its employees, clients and the community in an effort to promote and encourage diversity in our own ranks, in the legal profession and the community as a whole. Since 2003, every attorney and staff member in the firm has attended our Foundational Diversity Training developed by Roosevelt Thomas Consulting & Training (RTCT). Additionally, a wide variety of forums, seminars and workshops are available to attorneys, staff and clients throughout the year.

Diversity Demographics
 

Alston & Bird	2003	2008	Increase
Female Attorneys	228	323	+42%
Female Partners	43	67	+56%
Minority Attorneys	70	148	+111%
Minority Partners	13	27	+108%
GLBT Attorneys	not tracked	23
GLBT Partners	not tracked	6
Total Partners	255	348	+37%
Total Attorneys	651	941	+36%

Data as of September 10, 2003 and September 10, 2008

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

December 18, 2008	Ken Britt Named Co-Chairman of Human Rights Campaign’s Board
September 8, 2008	Alston & Bird Tops Corporate Equality Index For Fourth Straight Year
Apr 21, 2008	Alston & Bird Named One of Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity
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