Cooley Hosts Talent Advisory Board's Best Practice Law Firm Diversity Meeting
"Cooley is proud to be identified as one of the best practice firms and recognized for its efforts to develop practical approaches that will further the advancement of diverse groups, both within law firms and within the companies and communities we serve," said Whitty Somvichian, a litigation partner in Cooley's San Francisco office and chair of the firm's Diversity Committee. "It was wonderful to participate in the Talent Advisory Board's study and to be able to share ideas and best practices with a group of firm's who are making a difference in the area of diversity and inclusion."
View the TAB study here.
Diversity at Cooley LLP
Cooley's 700 attorneys have an entrepreneurial spirit and deep, substantive experience, and are committed to solving clients' most challenging legal matters. From small companies with big ideas to international enterprises with diverse legal needs, Cooley has the breadth of legal resources to enable companies of all sizes to seize opportunities in today's global marketplace. The firm represents clients across a broad array of dynamic industry sectors, including technology, life sciences, health care, venture capital, clean energy, real estate and retail.
Diversity is a core value and priority at Cooley and the firm is dedicated to maintaining a truly diverse workplace that values and celebrates differences. Mindful that true workplace diversity goes beyond the mere hiring people of different backgrounds; Cooley offers all employees the tools, training and mentoring they need to succeed. Cooley embraces the importance of diversity on its client teams. The Diversity Committee was created to ensure that the firm reflects the diversity of its client base and the communities within which it maintains offices.
Cooley's management works with the Diversity and Hiring Committees to promote communication and understanding throughout the firm, and to maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce for all employees. The firm has an active LGBT affinity group, as well as thriving diversity fellowship programs and summer internship opportunities for students with diverse backgrounds. Cooley is proud to have been awarded the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) Gold Standard Certification in both 2012, and 2013, a certification that emphasizes the leadership roles achieved by female equity law partners. The firm has also recently been recognized as a "Best Law Firm" and "Best Company" by Working Mother magazine.
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