Diversity

Our firm is committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our firm and across the legal profession. Encouraging diversity is not only the right thing to do, but also enriches our firm culture and enhances the quality of our legal services. We draw on our unique backgrounds, diverse experiences and varied perspectives to develop innovative approaches that help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges.

Our commitment to DEI extends to every position within our firm, from firm leadership to our attorneys and staff. Tammy Yuen, our Chief Diversity Partner and Managing Partner, leads our DEI efforts. She chairs our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, working closely with committee members Michael Thompson, Michael Rosen, and Evan Shapiro, as well as the firm's Executive Committee and Hiring and Recruitment Committee, to translate our values into action. 

Our values are woven into every aspect of our firm, from recruitment and staffing to associate mentorship and firm leadership.  We all hold ourselves accountable to:
 

• Embrace Differences
• Reinforce an Inclusive Culture
• Ensure Inclusive Recruiting and Retention
• Offer Equal Opportunities
• Promote Community and Industry Engagement

We are a Mansfield Certified Firm, a designation earned through a rigorous 18-month collaboration with Diversity Lab to track, measure and achieve diversity in recruiting, hiring and leadership. The Mansfield Rule Certification recognizes firms that achieve a diversity level of at least 30% for historically underrepresented lawyers in leadership and governance roles, lateral hiring, equity partner promotions, formal client pitches and more.

Promoting diversity is an ongoing effort as we seek to better serve our clients, contribute to society and promote the quality of our legal profession. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our firm's diversity initiatives, we encourage you to reach out to us.