Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, LLP is committed to making diversity a lasting reality and a creative force in the life and work of the Firm. Our clients are redefining how they approach their business, recognizing that mastering diversity and inclusion is essential to their success. Likewise, we believe that the key to attracting, keeping and capitalizing upon top talent, fostering healthy morale, and serving our clients is our commitment to maintaining and promoting an inclusive environment, and this is the goal which is embodied in both the fabric of the Firm as well as its policies.
This strong commitment flows from our core beliefs. It is the right thing to do and reflects our culture of demanding equality and social justice. We believe that a diverse work force is absolutely essential to our continued ability to provide the highest quality of legal services to our clients in the 21st Century.
The Firm’s dedication to diversity is reflected in numerous initiatives that flows from our Diversity Committee and others. We are committed to ensure that time, budget and resources are dedicated to this ongoing endeavor.
While we at Schnader are proud of our history of commitment to diversity issues, we are not content to rest upon our past record. We are committed to being a law firm in which people of diverse backgrounds want to work, a place where they can thrive professionally and become part of a multifaceted team to serve the needs of our diverse clients in the global marketplace.
The Firm is undertaking a formal assessment of its current progress toward its diversity goals, defining the objectives and the next steps for the near future.