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“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 LGBT 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 education 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	2005	2010	Increase
Female Attorneys	191	270	41%
Female Partners	48	72	50%
Minority Attorneys	67	122	82%
Minority Partners	16	27	68%
LGBT Attorneys	13	25	92%
LGBT Partners	5	7	40%
Total Partners	285	348	22%
Total Attorneys	636	784	23%

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - A STATEMENT OF POLICY

August 31, 2010	Alston & Bird Ranked 16th in Diversity in 2011 Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms
June 18, 2010	Alston & Bird Co-Hosts Ballou Scholarship Winners
October 6, 2009	Alston & Bird Assists with Research Related to Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
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