Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Committee Members

At Lane Powell, we know diversity matters.  We strive to reflect our commitment to diversity in our hiring and promotion of individuals with diverse characteristics — be they ethnic, racial, gender, cultural, social, economic, physical, sexual orientation, gender identity or otherwise.  We cultivate diversity of ideas and perspectives because diversity benefits both our clients and ourselves.

Our commitment to opportunity and inclusion extends to all levels of Firm management.  Diverse attorneys help shape the life of the Firm by serving on Lane Powell’s Board of Directors, as well as our recruiting, compensation and advancement committees.

Lane Powell’s Diversity Committee pursues an unending process of designing and implementing strategies that promote an inclusive work environment and encourage the development and success of all employees. The Diversity Committee’s mission statement is as follows:

• Foster an inclusive workplace where attorneys from diverse backgrounds do not feel they must "check their identities at the door;"
• Help the Firm to develop and implement strategies, including mentoring and training, to recruit, retain, and advance attorneys from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics;
• Collect and share information about the ever-increasing diversity within our community, both inside and outside the Firm; and
• Ensure that the Firm participates in local and national organizations, events and conferences that promote diversity and inclusion throughout the legal profession.