Bilzin Sumberg recently purchased a piece of art—a paint-by-numbers design that represents how the contributions of different people from different backgrounds can come together to create something new and amazing.
Today, it hangs in our office and is a constant reminder of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion both within our firm and outside of our walls.
Law firms should think outside the box when it comes to advancing the goals of DEI beyond press or social media releases and one-off internal programs. Law firms can also champion equitable legislation, partner with different organizations to support their DEI missions, foster pipeline initiatives to build a more inclusive legal profession that reflects the richness of our communities, and provide pro bono legal services.
A creative and multifaceted approach to DEI is more rewarding within a firm, and can also result in more visible progress externally in the legal profession and community.
Where to Begin
DEI should be viewed as a process of enrichment and uniting people from all backgrounds, rather than a simple ideology or box to check. So, a good place for firms to start is by forming a committee of a diverse group of attorneys and staff, and, importantly, firm executive leadership, who together can provide a holistic view of what DEI means and its priority within the firm.
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