Inclusion, equity, and diversity are a fundamental part of who we are – and a core principle we live by every day. From our very first days as a law firm, we’ve believed that a culture that prioritizes inclusivity leads to better outcomes – for both us and our clients. And it’s why we continue to instill an atmosphere of collaboration in everything we do.
Our sponsorship and mentoring initiatives, like the Career Advocacy Program and SOAR Program, are designed to encourage the professional development and career growth of our attorneys. We also support and empower them through affinity and employee resource groups as well as internal initiatives that we have developed.
Our diversity initiatives have won multiple awards from a wide range of industry and media organizations, as well as clients like Allstate, Nationwide, The Coca-Cola Company, and many more. But beyond receiving recognition, our inclusion efforts have also strengthened our firm. Because with a wider range of perspectives and experiences, our team can be stronger, smarter and deliver better solutions for your business.
“Our many diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ensure that Littler attorneys have access to our firm’s top leadership – encouraging individual career growth and nurturing talent that makes our firm stronger.”
– Eddie Chyun and Mark T. Phillis, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Council co-chairs
Littler’s commitment to equality is unwavering. The firm has joined with organizations, such as Out Leadership and the Human Rights Campaign to ensure equal treatment of members of the LGBTQIA+ community and continued its support of the American Bar Association’s Resolution 113, which asks law firms to complete its Model Diversity Survey to help law firms and clients analyze the role of minorities, women, LGBTQIA+ and attorneys with disabilities in law firms and working on client matters.
Additionally, Littler and its attorneys are involved in and support numerous diverse organizations, including:
“I am very proud of what we’ve done with regards to inclusion, equity and diversity and inclusion for so many reasons. I joined the firm as an out lesbian. Littler enabled me to give back to my community in a way that I didn’t see possible at other firms. Here, I am not just tolerated, I’m embraced.”
– Lee Schreter, Shareholder
We help organizations develop customized diversity and inclusion initiatives that advance strategic objectives within the legal margins.
Littler’s affinity and employee resource groups offer a forum for attorneys to create affinity-focused programming, giving members a space to have candid conversations about strategies for success, including the enhancement of skill sets and business development planning. Our groups – open to individuals of all backgrounds – develop initiatives and hold in-person and virtual meetings, which allow members to share the unique qualities and values that they bring to the firm.
In the Littler Celebrates video series, Littler attorneys discuss the people who have been the most influential in their lives.
Bollo provides support, development and networking opportunities for attorneys who identify as Black, African American, African, Caribbean and/or mixed-race part Black, and their allies.
Individuals with Disabilities provides support, development and networking opportunities for attorneys with disabilities and their allies.
‘Ohana provides support, development and networking opportunities for attorneys who identify as Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, North African and/or Pacific Islander, and their allies.
Pride provides support, development and networking opportunities for attorneys who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
Reunión provides support, development and networking opportunities for attorneys who identify as Latine, Latina, Latino, Hispanic and/or Spanish-speaking, and their allies.
The Littler Veterans Initiative provides support, development and networking opportunities for attorneys who are former servicemembers, current Reserve and National Guard servicemembers, military spouses and family members, and their allies.
WLI provides support, development and networking opportunities for women and nonbinary attorneys, and their allies.
*Please note that LGBTQ data is based on a self-identification survey conducted annually. Responses are anonymous and collected on a volunteer basis, therefore, actual numbers may be higher.
Our commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity starts at the top and is emphasized at every level of our firm. We live and breathe it. It influences our work and is vital to our future. This is an exciting time at Littler, as we look towards a continued commitment to enhancing efforts both inside and outside the firm.
The Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Council makes strides each year toward developing our roster of talented attorneys from different backgrounds while both sustaining and promoting a work environment in which anyone can thrive.
At Littler, we recognize the importance of inclusion, equity and diversity for the long-term success of our firm. We are committed to building a strong, diverse, and inclusive supplier base.
