Platinum Sponsor

About Alston & Bird

www.alston.com

Alston & Bird is a leading international law firm with core practices spanning complex litigation, corporate, intellectual property, and tax, and industry practices that include financial services, technology, health care, manufacturing, life sciences, and energy. Client service and teamwork are cornerstones of the firm’s mission. Since its founding in 1893, the firm has built a global reputation for its outstanding culture, appearing on Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 25 consecutive years, an unprecedented accomplishment among law firms. More information is available at www.alston.com.

Why did you decide to become a NBA-CLS sponsor?

The NBA-CLS is the premier organization for professional development for African-American attorneys and provides an outstanding platform for networking and relationship building for in-house and outside counsel interested in promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.  The talent that is showcased in the NBA-CLS is world-class, and we support the annual conference to celebrate and promote that talent.  This year, the firm is proud to be a Platinum sponsor in honor of A&B Partner Cari Dawson’s selection as the Cora T. Walker Award winner for her contributions to NBA-CLS and to DEI in the legal profession.

Additional Information

Alston & Bird has been a leader in law firm diversity and inclusion for many years, paving the way with ground-breaking initiatives and programs.  It is not by chance that Alston & Bird has built a reputation as one of the country’s best employers, appearing on Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for twenty-five consecutive years.  We have received national awards and recognition for our diversity and inclusion, including scoring 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 19 consecutive years.

Recognizing the challenges large law firms face in retention, advancement, and recruiting of diverse attorneys, Alston &Bird has gone beyond a one size fits all blueprint. We understand that creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone feels that they can succeed, that they belong, and that they matter is critical to attracting and retaining top talent.  We accomplish this goal with initiatives that include embedding Practice Group Diversity Partners in each of the firm’s practice groups to regularly connect with diverse attorneys, to work to ensure equitable distribution of meaningful work, and to foster conscious inclusion on client teams. The firm also provides up to 50 hours of billable credit toward associate bonus thresholds for diversity & inclusion leadership activities. Our Firmwide Diversity & Inclusion Committee, led by our full-time Diversity & Inclusion Partner, is dedicated to enabling meaningful, long-term changes that ensure the firm is second to none in attracting, developing, nourishing, and retaining the most talented diverse and female professionals.

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