We encourage a diverse and inclusive workforce because we know that the differences among us help to make us stronger.
Hunton Andrews Kurth’s diversity and inclusion goals are about reflecting the richly diverse communities in which we live and work. But they’re also about serving our clients better—across the United States and around the world. Together, our diverse teams of lawyers and professional staff generate better ideas, encourage each other to perform at our best and find opportunities where others see obstacles.
Our approach is two-pronged: We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other legally protected status. Then, we actively recruit, retain and promote top talent from a range of personal, social, economic and cultural backgrounds. The result? A collegial working environment free of physical, psychological or verbal harassment that encourages and rewards the delivery of quality client work.
How We Achieve Our Goals
LeadershipLeadership-driven diversity and inclusion initiatives, including programs that build community and develop leaders.
Committees and Task ForcesDiversity and inclusion committees and task forces, led by firm partners and charged with helping further develop a firm rich with cultural, ethnic, linguistic, gender and other perspectives.
Office of Lawyer Recruiting and DevelopmentLed by a full-time partner and working to create more informed and effective policies and programs.
Samuel A. DanonPartner“Diversity is a cornerstone of our values and growth strategy. It is vital to our firm culture at every level.”
Rori H. MalechPartner“The firm invests in its people and provides ample opportunity for internal growth that translates to meaningful client service, and training that enhances our ability to stay ahead with an ever-changing market and technology.”
Shannon S. BroomePartner“Coming to a new firm can be a real challenge –new systems, new people, and just finding where the copy machines are. At Hunton, a team of technical and benefits staff and lawyer colleagues showed up in our San Francisco office and stayed – they helped me get settled, transfer clients, and be immediately productive – and they came back too! It was great to know this team had my transition well in hand.”
Johanna OrleskiCounsel“I started taking advantage of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s flexible work arrangement since the birth of my first child several years ago. For me, this job has truly been the best of both worlds: developing my practice doing sophisticated client work while also having time for family. I am so grateful to work for a firm that provides for multiple paths to success, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.”