Diversity Roadmap - Useful Samples

Statement of Values

A diversity statement or statement of values provides a foundation for a firm or organization’s core values concerning diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The links below contain examples for use in crafting your own firm’s or organization’s statement.

Nelson Mullins Diversity Statement

DLA Piper Diversity and Inclusion

Alexander Holburn - Diversity and Inclusion Vision

Butler Snow - Inclusivity

Butler Snow - Diversity and Inclusivity Information

Porter Hedges - Diversity and Inclusion

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - A Commitment to Workplace Inclusion & Diversity

Vinson & Elkins - Committed to Equality

Goldberg Segalla - Diversity

Robinson Bradshaw - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Faegre Drinker - Diversity and Inclusion: How We Move Forward

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP - Diversity

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - We Champion the Visionaries

Sample Corporate External Counsel Principles

PLEASE NOTE THIS DOCUMENT IS PASSWORD-PROTECTED AND FOR IADC MEMBERS ONLY.

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Foley & Lardner LLP - Talent Year in Review

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Squire Patton Boggs - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement



Policies and Assessments

These links provide information to help your firm or organization create a plan for fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

  • SELF-CHECK RESOURCES

    View Ohio State Bar Association's self-check resources on race, privilege, allyship, and more.

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  • NALP 2020 REPORT ON DIVERSITY IN U.S. LAW FIRMS

    This report includes data on diversity numbers in law firms and is a great comparison tool.

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  • VAULT/MCCA LAW FIRM DIVERSITY DATABASE

    This site shares benchmarking information about diversity programs at more than 200 law firms.

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  • STRATEGIC PLANNING GUIDE - AN INCLUSION ROADMAP FOR PRACTICE GROUPS

    This inclusion guide for practice groups will help you assess your practice group's current inclusion efforts.

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  • STRATEGIC PLANNING GUIDE - AN INCLUSION ROADMAP FOR FIRM LEADERSHIP

    This inclusion guide will help a firm assess their current inclusion efforts and what additional actions they should employ.

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Success Stories

The following links provide additional examples of success through the adoption of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

Example Diversity and Inclusion - Lateral Partner On-Boarding PowerPoint

Example Community Investment and Inclusion Document - By the Numbers

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