{"id":401679,"date":"2019-08-07T11:01:15","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T11:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.multisite.legal500.com\/profiles\/?post_type=additional_tab&#038;p=401679"},"modified":"2019-09-16T08:39:53","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T08:39:53","slug":"diversity-and-inclusion-17","status":"publish","type":"additional_tab","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/profiles\/additional_tab\/diversity-and-inclusion-17\/","content":{"rendered":"<p><body><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  .diversityprofile p.divsubhead {background-color:#000; color:#00ccff;font-weight:bold; padding:10px;display:inline-block; margin-left:100px;margin-top:0px;font-size:1.5em;padding-right:100px;}\n  .diversityprofile .firstpara {color:#00ccff;font-weight:bold; font-size:1.4em;padding:10px;background-color:#777;margin-top:10px;}\n  img.divinset {outline:1px dotted #00ccff; outline-offset: 10px;clear:both;margin-bottom:20px;}\n  .diversityprofile .caption {border-left:4px solid #00ccff; padding-left:10px;clear:both;margin-top:30px;margin-left:-10px;background-color:#ccc;}\n  .diversityprofile .divfloatleft {margin: 10px 20px 10px 10px; text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-size: 12px; float: left;}\n  .diversityprofile iframe {margin:10px 0px;}\n  .diversityprofile .divhead {clear:both;border-top:1px dotted #ccc; padding-top:20px;display:block;}\n  .diversityprofile .divstory {background-image:url('https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Cquote1_black.svg\/1280px-Cquote1_black.svg.png'); background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:10%;}\n  .diversityprofile .divstory p.firstpara2 {padding-left:100px; padding-top:20px; font-weight:bold;}\n  .divlogos img {max-width:120px;}\n  .divmenu li {margin-left:20px;}\n  .microsite_tab {background-color:#eee;}\n  <\/style>\n<div class=\"content column span-15 diversityprofile\" style=\"width:720px!important;padding-left:0px;\">\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color:#eee !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/divind.gif\" style=\"float:left;\" \/> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"divmenu\" style=\"margin-left:100px;border:1px dashed #00ccff;padding:10px;\">\n<li><a href=\"#statement\">Statement on Diversity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#core\">Diversity is a Core Value and a Critical Business Priority<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#investing\">Investing in the Development and Retention of Diverse Lawyers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#community\">Building an Inclusive Community of Diverse Lawyers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#experience\">Experiencing Diversity and Inclusion at Debevoise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#say\">What People Say About Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#women\">Debevoise Women\u0092s Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#talk\">Not Just Talk: From Idea to Action<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"statement\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divhead\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/divind.gif\" style=\"float:left;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"divsubhead\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Statement on Diversity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the greatest strengths of Debevoise &#038; Plimpton LLP is its community.  The \u0093Fundamental Values of the Firm\u0094 articulate the importance of \u0093cohesiveness and collegiality within the firm, founded in the character of those we select as partners, counsel, associates and staff and in fundamental principles of fairness and cooperation\u0094 with \u0093an emphasis on the success of the firm as a whole.\u0094<\/p>\n<p>Debevoise is committed to creating a work environment that values each individual\u0092s contributions to our community.  We recognize that we must work together every day to respect the different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of people at the firm and to support our colleagues so they have the ability to develop to their full potential.  These values are the foundation of our firm and strengthen our ability to work together as a team so that we can provide our clients with the best legal services available.<\/p>\n<p>Debevoise is committed to promoting the diversity of our community.  This commitment stems naturally from the values that shape our firm.  To continue to flourish, our firm strives to recruit and develop the finest talent from all backgrounds and beliefs.  Our ability to respond to the needs of our clients in an increasingly open and global environment requires that the members of our community have a broad range of skills and experiences.  The firm\u0092s commitment to diversity furthers these goals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"divfloatleft\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"divinset\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/gc-magazine\/dp-quote.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"margin-left:50px;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" style=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"core\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divhead\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/divind.gif\" style=\"float:left;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"divsubhead\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Diversity is a Core Value and a Critical Business Priority<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Debevoise\u0092s top priority has always been to provide the best legal service to our clients, and we recognize that the inclusion, sponsorship and advancement of lawyers of color, women lawyers and LGBTQ+ lawyers within the firm are cornerstones of our continued success.  <\/p>\n<p>Our performance on diversity is an important business metric.  Some of the ways we invest in attracting diverse talent are sponsoring diverse student groups at law schools across the country; attracting diverse candidates at the Northeast BLSA Job Fair, the Hispanic National Bar Association Job Fair and the Lavender Law Career Fair (LGBTQ+), and recruiting from historically black universities; connecting diverse candidates with diverse Debevoise lawyers to provide guidance during the recruiting process; hosting a Diversity Reception and social events for diverse offerees, enriching the summer associate experience through the involvement of Debevoise affinity groups; and providing diversity and inclusion training for summer associates.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a name=\"investing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divhead\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/divind.gif\" style=\"float:left;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"divsubhead\" style=\"margin-left:0px; font-size:1.4em !important;\">Investing in the Development and Retention of Diverse Lawyers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Debevoise takes the necessary steps to ensure that diverse associates are able to develop their legal skills and see a career path for themselves at the firm.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float:right;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"divinset\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/gc-magazine\/dp-affinity.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"margin-left: 20px\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mentoring programs<\/strong> support the retention and promotion of diverse lawyers, increase lawyer engagement and foster talent development.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Training and professional development programs<\/strong> help lawyers identify and utilize practical tools they can implement in their daily practice.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Affinity groups and affinity group programs<\/strong> strengthen the sense of community and facilitate mentorship among lawyers.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>The <strong>Diversity Speaker Series<\/strong> features senior legal executives from different fields and diverse backgrounds speaking about their professional experiences and career paths.  <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>To sustain a strong pipeline of women leaders at the firm, the <strong>Women\u0092s Task Force<\/strong> \u0097 comprised of top management and representative male and female partners\u0097was formed to review, update, formulate and implement initiatives designed to develop and retain women talent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"divfloatleft\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"divinset\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/gc-magazine\/dp-numbers.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"margin-left:50px;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<a name=\"community\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divhead\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/divind.gif\" style=\"float:left;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"divsubhead\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Building an Inclusive Community of Diverse Lawyers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our lawyers serve in leadership positions at, and the firm supports, organizations that cultivate a more diverse and inclusive legal profession and create opportunities for minority students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leadership Council on Legal Diversity <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Debevoise is active in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). Presiding Partner Michael W. Blair serves on the Executive Committee of the Board and as Treasurer. In 2017, Debevoise was named a \u0093Top Performer\u0094 by the LCLD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Catalyst<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2017, Debevoise joined more than 40 leading global businesses to launch Catalyst CEO Champions for Change.  Partner and Co-Chair of Debevoise\u0092s litigation department, Mary Beth Hogan, is a member of Catalyst\u0092s Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Association of Women Lawyers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Debevoise is a member of the National Association of Women Lawyers\u0092 Challenge Club.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<a name=\"experience\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divhead\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/divind.gif\" style=\"float:left;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"divsubhead\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Experiencing Diversity and Inclusion at Debevoise<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>At Debevoise, diversity and inclusion are about having an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and comfortable\u0097regardless of sexual orientation, gender, religion or race\u0097so that they have the ability to develop to their full potential.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"divfloatleft\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"divinset\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/gc-magazine\/dp-experience.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"margin-left:60px;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"say\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divhead\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/divind.gif\" style=\"float:left;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"divsubhead\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\">What People Say About Us<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>#1<\/strong> in the 2017 Chambers Associate Law Firm Diversity Survey.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>#6<\/strong> for Overall Diversity by Vault 2018 Best Law Firms for Diversity Survey.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>In 2017, 66% of women litigation partners were among Benchmark Litigation\u0092s \u0093<strong>Top 250 Women in Litigation<\/strong>\u0094 in the United States.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Perfect Score<\/strong> \u0097 for the ninth consecutive year, Debevoise received a perfect score for \u0093<strong>Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality<\/strong>\u0094 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation\u0092s Corporate Equality Index (CEI).<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Recognized nine times by Working Mother Media as one of the \u0093<strong>50 Best Law Firms for Women<\/strong>\u0094.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/120641223\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" style=\"margin-left:30px;\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"women\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divhead\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/divind.gif\" style=\"float:left;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"divsubhead\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Debevoise Women\u0092s Review<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"divfloatleft\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"divinset\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/gc-magazine\/dp-women.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"margin-right: 20px\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Debevoise Women\u0092s Review, a first-of-its-kind platform among law firms, was developed to inspire the legal and business communities to engage in discussion and collective action around gender diversity. Unlike a traditional marketing platform, the content is developed and the editorial process managed almost entirely by lawyers at the firm, most of whom are associates, allowing for an authentic, first-person perspective. Join the conversation at <a href=\"https:\/\/women.debevoise.com\/\">women.debevoise.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a name=\"talk\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divhead\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/divind.gif\" style=\"float:left;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"divsubhead\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Not Just Talk:  From Idea to Action<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"divfloatleft\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"divinset\" src=\"\/assets\/images\/gc-magazine\/dp-lightbulb.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"margin-right: 20px\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>At Debevoise, we ensure that associates have a voice in how the firm follows through on its commitment to diversity and inclusion.  We value their ideas and we don\u0092t just listen\u0097we act.  For example, the firm recently developed a new diversity training program aimed at mid-level and senior associates who are involved in assigning work to, and supervising, junior lawyers and staff.  This new program was suggested by an associate at an affinity group meeting.  Within a month, we had developed a program and added it to the firm\u0092s regular mid-level and senior associate training curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>  <\/body><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-401679","additional_tab","type-additional_tab","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/profiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/additional_tab\/401679","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/profiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/additional_tab"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/profiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/additional_tab"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/profiles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=401679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}