■ Diversity , Equity & Inclusion
Continued From Page 14 munity FoodBank of New Jersey just in time for Thanksgiving . Positive developments such as these not only make my role and that of my fellow committee members immensely gratifying , but also sends a strong signal that we are truly one firm unified around a shared vision of a stronger , fairer and more just tomorrow .
Cole Schotz , P . C . By Glenn R . Kazlow , Esq ., General Counsel and Administrative Partner
Trust empowers people , builds passion , breeds creativity , promotes collaboration and welcomes unique perspectives . Building a culture of trust in our firm has been pivotal in the firm ’ s ability to evolve alongside client needs . When we are at our best , we deliver our clients the best . This requires us to continually challenge ourselves to ask difficult questions . What does it mean to be diverse and inclusive ? How can we do better ? How do we build and maintain a fair inclusive environment ? We don ’ t attempt to answer these questions alone — we give our employees a voice through forums and surveys . We also don ’ t attempt to build our culture alone — we have partnered with a consultant who works alongside our Diversity and Inclusion Committee , Executive Committee and managing partners of the firm to develop a diversity and inclusion plan . We provide training on topics related to diversity , inclusion and implicit bias , not only to create an awareness and dialogue around these topics , but to provide our workforce with a toolset to foster inclusivity in both their professional and personal lives . To us , this is not only how we build a strong culture internally , it ’ s also how we deliver top-notch service to our clients .
Connell Foley LLP By Neil V . Mody , Esq ., Partner and Chair , Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
Law firms , though steeped in tradition , fare best when embracing the future . Decades ago , law school graduating classes were largely homogenous . Today , more than 50 percent of law school graduates are female , and roughly one-third identify as a racial / ethnic minority . Meanwhile , the value of diverse opinions and viewpoints is being recognized within the leadership of corporate clients , as well as their respective shareholders and consumer bases . Thus , law firms now have a deeper pool than ever before from which to recruit and develop diverse talent , and good cause to embrace diversity as a business necessity . Connell Foley utilizes diversity to achieve strong client results .
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Trust empowers people , builds passion , inspires creativity , promotes collaboration and welcomes unique perspectives .
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