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Diversity

At Seyfarth Shaw, we believe that diversity – in terms of people, perspectives and experiences – can create more innovative solutions and greater contributions from everyone.

As our workforce grows to reflect the greater diversity of the world in which we live, our efforts to value differences and build a culture of inclusion become increasingly essential to our success – and that of our clients.

Learn more about our diversity efforts:

View our Diversity Annual Report

View our Equal Employment Opportunity policy

Achievements

Diversity Summit -- In October 2007, the firm conducted its first Diversity Summit, a community-building and strategic planning event between diverse attorneys and firm leadership. The event served as the foundation for the firm’s efforts to expand diversity efforts and to support diverse attorneys in networking and business development efforts.

Diversity Annual Report – The Firm has published its first Diversity Annual Report, a summary of our efforts designed to capture the spirit and specifics on diversity at Seyfarth Shaw.

Affinity Group Formation – Attorney affinity groups have been started. These groups serve as voluntary support networks, designed to create a more inclusive culture and work environment, and to help identify solutions and strategies that support the Firm’s diversity efforts. Attorney affinity groups have been formed for African-American, Asian-American, LGBT and women’s interests.

Firm-Wide Engagement – Built on the premise that our differences are what unite us, the Firm has begun a national diversity communications and training program, open to all attorneys and staff.

Leadership in Action -- Seyfarth attorneys continue to take on leadership roles in affinity bar associations. Most recently, three of our attorneys have been named to key roles in National Asian-Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), National Lesbian and Gay Bar Association (NLGBA) and Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA).

Accolades

Seyfarth continues to gain recognition for its diversity efforts. We are proud to have been honored for excellence by prominent organizations, including:

Responsibility

Diversity efforts at Seyfarth are led by members of our Executive Committee. Our network of national and local Diversity Action Teams includes attorneys and staff members from all offices. The national team is responsible for overall planning, progress and integration of our efforts. Each local team develops customized plans, activities and local outreach. Overall progress is reviewed each quarter by the Firm’s Executive Committee.

Leadership in Action

Seyfarth attorneys continue to take on leadership roles in affinity bar associations. Most recently, three of our attorneys have been named to key roles in National Asian-Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), National Lesbian and Gay Bar Association (NLGBA) and Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA).

Seyfarth attorneys also are actively involved with affinity bar organizations that include:

  • American Bar Association’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
  • Asian American Bar Association
  • Black Women Lawyers Association
  • California Minority Counsel Program
  • Charles Houston Bar Association
  • Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms
  • Cook County Bar Association
  • Corporate Counsel Women of Color
  • Diversity Program of the State Bar of Georgia
  • Hispanic National Bar Association
  • Korean American Bar Association
  • Minority Corporate Counsel Association
  • National Asian Pacific Bar Association
  • National Bar Association
  • National Lesbian Gay Law Association
  • Philippine American Bar Association
  • Women Lawyer Association of Los Angeles

Organizations We Support

We also provide financial and/or pro bono support for organizations committed to national and local diversity-related causes:

  • American Bar Foundation
  • Asian American Bar Association of New York
  • Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
  • Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
  • Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
  • Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • John M. Langston Bar Association
  • Korean American Bar Association
  • Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York
  • Korean American Community Service
  • Lambda Legal
  • Minority Corporate Counsel Association
  • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
  • National Employment Law Council 
  • New York State Bar Association
  • North American South Asian Bar Association
  • Sacramento Urban League
  • San Francisco Bar Association Diversity Committee
  • United Negro College Fund
  • Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
  • Wiley Manual Law Foundation
  • Women’s Executive Circle of New York

Creating Career Opportunities

As part of our efforts to attract and retain talented attorneys, we actively participate in minority and affinity group job fairs across the country. College students seeking a career in business or law benefit from the fellowship programs we sponsor through American Bar Foundation and California Bar Association.

We are active participants in programs – such as Boardroom Bound and Street Law – that are designed to build the talent pipelines for careers in law and in executive leadership.

In addition to efforts throughout our communities, our attorneys also host in-office events for young attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Whether the focus is on mock interviews or on how to succeed as an associate, these events help strengthen career skills and offer professional networking opportunities.