We know that the path towards diversity, equity and inclusion stretches long ahead of us. And we are committed to the work that is required; in fact, we embrace it. It's part of our legacy that we are proud to carry forward, to build upon and continue to improve.

Our 11 Actions for Meaningful Change

Creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace takes a strong commitment to making real, meaningful change. The following 11 steps outline our top-down, bottom-up approach to establishing a culture of inclusion, where each person is empowered, has a voice in decision-making, feels a sense of belonging and has opportunities for advancement.

• Assign value to DEI
• Create a succession planning process with a Mansfield Rule-like requirement
• Demonstrate commitment of firm leadership
• Examine current attorney recruitment processes
• Examine promotions and appointments processes
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment
• Institute ongoing mandatory education and training
• Integrate DEI into all marketing materials
• Evaluate optimal work allocation systems for associates
• Enhance integration for all attorneys
• Encourage real-time feedback to all associates