Diversity Overview
At Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our strategic plan for success. We understand that in order to have a healthy, successful workplace and provide clients with the highest quality representation, our attorneys and staff must be free to be themselves. To that end, the environment must not only be free of all forms of discrimination, but also celebrate the broadest possible spectrum of viewpoints, perspectives and backgrounds.
We celebrate individuality rather than attempt to suppress it. We promote discussion of diversity, rather than try to prevent it. We support organizations that share our commitment to diversity with our dollars and our time. Our diversity is broad-based and stems from varying ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, languages, nationalities, religions, etc. All of these factors aid us as we strive for a workplace where attorneys can thrive as legal practitioners and genuinely enjoy the company of their colleagues.
In recent years, the Firm has done the hard work of looking inward at any barriers to retention of women, gay and lesbian attorneys and people of color. In conjunction with this process, we have participated in training and engaged in honest discourse regarding these issues. The Firm is now continuing the process of putting policies and procedures in place to mirror that which exists in the hearts of its leadership - a strong commitment to diversifying its ranks in order to build a superior law firm.