Accountability
Diversity is by definition integral to the practice of law at Locke Lord. The firm has designed its diversity program to include a National Diversity Committee and Local Diversity Committees in each of our offices. Members of the National Committee include a member of the firm’s Executive Committee; a member of the firm’s Board of Directors; members and the chairpersons of three key management committees (Associate Orientation and Development, Law School Recruiting Coordinating, Legal Personnel and Partnership Admissions); representatives from each Local Committee; and members of our Recruiting, Lateral Hiring, Human Resources and Marketing/Business Development departments. The National Committee serves as the hub of the firm’s diversity management. Additionally, all firm standing committees and departments have been charged with committing to and considering the firm-Wide Commitment to Diversity. We are joined by the partners, many of whom have volunteered to act as mentors to the firm’s diverse attorneys and actively work to foster an inclusive environment. Together, we accept the responsibility for sustaining and increasing the firm’s diversity.