
Injustice, inequality and racism, in every form, are reprehensible. We stand in the fight against racism with the Black community, including our many friends, colleagues, clients and neighbors. The protests around the country and here in Baltimore present us an opportunity to reflect on our role in increasing the presence, inclusion and success of Black people in our Firm and in the legal and professional community.
If we want to create a world that truly works better, we must do the hard work of addressing the systemic inequality and injustice facing members of our society. In the coming weeks and months, we will continue to seek out opportunities to engage on issues of equity and inclusion. We expect we will do this, in part, through continued training and enhanced dialogue with our Firm personnel, mentoring and financial support of organizations and initiatives.
At the same time, we feel like words and promises to continue working without any immediate action also fail to meet this moment. In recognizing the acute issues of this moment, we are donating to the NAACP. The NAACP’s work to eliminate racial disparities and seek justice is crucial to addressing some of the systemic issues that have again come to the forefront of the national dialogue.
Much more is needed, and our commitment has been and must be ongoing. We are crucially committed to not just hearing the Black community, but intently listening to its members with empathy, learning and understanding.
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Promoting the advancement of diversity, both within the Firm and in the community, is of utmost importance to Gordon Feinblatt. The Firm strongly supports the growth of diversity in the law, including diversity in race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, language and experiences. We believe supporting diversity initiatives is not just important but the right thing to do. In cultivating different ideas and perspectives, our goal is to encourage diversity and inclusion among our attorneys and staff. We support activities that promote diversity and engage in many activities and organizations to encourage inclusion. We believe that diversity among all personnel enhances the Firm's ability to respond to the needs of a dynamic and increasingly diverse business community.
In 2017, the Firm reconstituted its commitment to diversity and inclusion by launching a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing four core pillars:
With a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee comprised of lawyers and staff working in sub-committees, Gordon Feinblatt’s goal is to weave diversity and inclusion thoughtfully and purposefully into the Firm’s culture at every level and in the communities in which we live and work.
The Firm is a proud member of the Diversity and Flexibility Alliance.