Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our diversity and inclusion efforts can be categorized in five specific areas: recruiting; retention; mentoring; promoting diversity throughout the firm; and communication. Some of our specific firm-wide goals include:
Recruiting:
Increasing our emphasis on and resources toward hiring and retaining top talent, particularly women, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Retention:
Ensuring that minority groups (including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community) sustain a level of success as partners.
Mentoring:
Providing appropriate mentoring to all diverse lawyers to ensure their continued success at the firm and in their legal careers.
Promoting Diversity Throughout the firm:
Recognizing, celebrating and educating our lawyers and employees regarding cultural differences.
Communication:
Broadening our efforts in communicating the firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and accomplishments to add a voice to the call for diversity and inclusion within the profession.