“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	2006	2011	Increase
Female Attorneys	214	283	32%
Female Partners	54	74	37%
Minority Attorneys	77	129	68%
Minority Partners	19	25	32%
LGBT Attorneys	17	24	41%
LGBT Partners	8	7	0%
Total Partners	319	358	12%
Total Attorneys	702	821	17%

January 4, 2012	Alston & Bird Earns Diversity Accolades
December 2, 2011	Shiraz Tangri Named Among 2011 Best Lawyers Under 40 by NAPABA
September 13, 2011	Alston & Bird Collects Diversity Accolades
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