OUR IDEALS
Research shows that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, engaged, and creative in their work. That’s no surprise to us. We’ve always believed that varied perspectives drive insightful counsel. That’s why we remain committed to creating a vibrant community where the needs, perspectives, and contributions of people from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm.
Diversity is the natural result of an inclusive environment. We create diversity through recruiting, maintain it through inclusion, support it with our many affinity groups, and advance it through partnerships with clients and community. The diverse legal teams we create are better positioned to understand our clients' businesses and help them meet the evolving challenges of a global economy.
Because diversity matters, so do results. We have been recognized nationally and regionally for the success of our efforts across the firm. While we pledge to continue raising the bar for ourselves, we exceed national averages for women and people of color and have been singled out for the diversity of our leadership. We earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, which recognizes benefits and protections for LGBTQ employees and their families. For the seventh consecutive year, we were awarded Gold Standard Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum for its high number of female leaders. 30 percent of our practice groups are led by women and female partners make up half of our compensation committee.
OUR POLICY
Diversity and Inclusion
Our Diversity and Inclusion efforts extend beyond our walls. We partner with clients to support diversity and inclusion in the firm and in the profession—from networking through our affinity groups to sharing best practices, collaborating on the recruitment of law students, and working together to create diverse teams.
Career Advancement
We also support organizations that advance diversity and inclusion and help build the pipeline of those interested in a career in law. We strive to do our part at every stage of development—from reading to second-graders as part of the Philadelphia Reads program, to our groundbreaking sponsorship of Constitution High School for American Studies, to our participation in diversity fellowship programs and our financial and mentoring support for diverse law students.
Equal Opportunity
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.