Sponsor Spotlight: Alston & Bird - NBA-CLS | National Bar Association Commercial Law Section

Gold Sponsor

About Alston & Bird

www.alston.com

The NBA-CLS provides an outstanding platform for networking and relationship building for in-house and outside counsel interested in promoting equal access to, and inclusion in, the legal profession. NBA-CLS showcases world-class talent, and Alston & Bird supports the annual conference to celebrate and connect with that talent.

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

Alston & Bird is a leading international law firm whose core practice areas are intellectual property, complex litigation, corporate, and tax, with national industry focuses that include financial services, technology, health care, manufacturing, and life sciences. The firm has built a reputation as one of the country’s best employers, appearing in the nation's premier ranking of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 27 consecutive years. The firm has offices in Atlanta, Brussels, Century City, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, London, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C.

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. We have received national awards and recognition for our inclusive culture, including scoring 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 21 consecutive years and the Fortune recognition referenced above.

Alston & Bird has gone beyond a one size fits all blueprint when it comes to inclusion. We understand that creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunity for success and feels that they belong 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 work to ensure everyone has equal access to meaningful work, client teams, and mentoring. The firm also provides up to 50 hours of billable credit toward associate bonus thresholds for diversity and 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 top talent at the firm.