{"id":19113,"date":"2024-02-29T11:58:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T11:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcms.chambers.com\/?post_type=dei-articles&p=19113"},"modified":"2024-02-29T11:58:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T11:58:15","slug":"usa-report-2023","status":"publish","type":"dei-articles","link":"https:\/\/wpcms.chambers.com\/dei-articles\/usa-report-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Chambers D&I USA Report 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For the 12th<\/sup> year, Chambers collected submissions from organizations across the US highlighting their incredible efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building. We also saw the focus and advancement of pro bono work and sustainability efforts develop at an impressive rate, reinforcing firms\u2019 commitment to this vital work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

For the 12th<\/sup> year, Chambers collected submissions from organizations across the US highlighting their incredible efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building. We also saw the focus and advancement of pro bono work and sustainability efforts develop at an impressive rate, reinforcing firms\u2019 commitment to this vital work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the multitude of nominations we receive, the Chambers D&I team is tasked with picking out the very best initiatives, analyzing their effectiveness and rewarding a deserving few at our annual awards ceremony. This, our third annual D&I USA Report, takes a deep dive into some of the most innovative and interesting programs submitted through a variety of profiles and case studies. The Report aims to provide readers with inspiration, practical tips and best practice guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2023 Report looks at three key trends which wove through the hundreds of submissions we received. We begin with three case studies from firms on the innovative processes they are putting in place to ensure there is a pathway to partnership for diverse and underrepresented attorneys. The initiatives here highlight firms\u2019 increasing willingness to adapt long-standing methodologies for greater equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next we look at a topic of huge significance in the US over the past 12 months, focusing on the work firms and individuals are doing to defend women\u2019s rights. In this section we see a combination of dedicated pro bono work, collaboration with NGOs and government agencies, and creative adaptation of existing laws to protect the rights of women from a variety of threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final section details how in-house legal teams are continually including DEI considerations in their guidelines for outside counsel and increasingly collaborating with law firms to improve the diversity of the profession. From Under Armour, UBS and AbbVie we see a variety of metrics tracked and levers pulled to ensure their work is staffed by diverse teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, we\u2019ve included Chambers editorial on these themes from our D&I Managers, Ellie Gerszt and Luke Vincett, as well as closing remarks from USA Research Director, Kush Cheema, and USA Head of Research, James Haggerty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each section covers how these successful initiatives were established, the challenges they had to overcome and how they managed to achieve their aims. The combination of case studies and profiles details collaborations from local NGOs to huge multinationals. The common denominator in all the pieces included is absolute commitment to the cause, and a determination to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope that this briefing will help support you in your D&I and pro bono work and look forward to continually collaborating with the legal profession through our research and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chambers D&I USA Report 2023: Better Process, Better Outcomes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chambers would like to thank the organizations that contributed to this edition of the report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Davis Wright Tremaine
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Mintz
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Wilmer Hale
AbbVie
UBS AG
Under Armour<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","blocks":[{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

For the 12th<\/sup> year, Chambers collected submissions from organizations across the US highlighting their incredible efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building. We also saw the focus and advancement of pro bono work and sustainability efforts develop at an impressive rate, reinforcing firms\u2019 commitment to this vital work.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

For the 12th<\/sup> year, Chambers collected submissions from organizations across the US highlighting their incredible efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building. We also saw the focus and advancement of pro bono work and sustainability efforts develop at an impressive rate, reinforcing firms\u2019 commitment to this vital work.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-media-list","attrs":{"media-list":"%5B%7B%22image%22:%7B%22alt%22:%22Luke%20Vincett%20Chambers%20Diversity%20&%20Inclusion%20Author%22,%22title%22:%22Speaker-Bio-Luke-Vincett-100x100-1%22,%22caption%22:%22%22,%22description%22:%22%22,%22id%22:9674,%22link%22:%22https:\/\/wpcms.chambers.com\/events\/chambers-engage-diversity-inclusion-and-pro-bono-summit-2022\/speaker-bio-luke-vincett-100x100-1\/%22,%22url%22:%22https:\/\/assets.chambers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17121123\/Speaker-Bio-Luke-Vincett-100x100-1.jpg%22,%22sizes%22:%7B%22full%22:%7B%22url%22:%22https:\/\/assets.chambers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17121123\/Speaker-Bio-Luke-Vincett-100x100-1.jpg%22,%22height%22:100,%22width%22:100,%22orientation%22:%22landscape%22%7D%7D%7D,%22title%22:%22Luke%20Vincett%22,%22buttonName%22:%22%22,%22buttonUrl%22:%22%22%7D%5D","blockId":"Z1ASkau","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-media-list-Z1ASkau"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Creating the best practice report","headerLevel":"2","blockId":"ZcrrSI","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-ZcrrSI"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

For the 12th<\/sup> year, Chambers collected submissions from organizations across the US highlighting their incredible efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building. We also saw the focus and advancement of pro bono work and sustainability efforts develop at an impressive rate, reinforcing firms\u2019 commitment to this vital work.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

For the 12th<\/sup> year, Chambers collected submissions from organizations across the US highlighting their incredible efforts to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building. We also saw the focus and advancement of pro bono work and sustainability efforts develop at an impressive rate, reinforcing firms\u2019 commitment to this vital work.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

From the multitude of nominations we receive, the Chambers D&I team is tasked with picking out the very best initiatives, analyzing their effectiveness and rewarding a deserving few at our annual awards ceremony. This, our third annual D&I USA Report, takes a deep dive into some of the most innovative and interesting programs submitted through a variety of profiles and case studies. The Report aims to provide readers with inspiration, practical tips and best practice guidance.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

From the multitude of nominations we receive, the Chambers D&I team is tasked with picking out the very best initiatives, analyzing their effectiveness and rewarding a deserving few at our annual awards ceremony. This, our third annual D&I USA Report, takes a deep dive into some of the most innovative and interesting programs submitted through a variety of profiles and case studies. The Report aims to provide readers with inspiration, practical tips and best practice guidance.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

The 2023 Report looks at three key trends which wove through the hundreds of submissions we received. We begin with three case studies from firms on the innovative processes they are putting in place to ensure there is a pathway to partnership for diverse and underrepresented attorneys. The initiatives here highlight firms\u2019 increasing willingness to adapt long-standing methodologies for greater equity.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

The 2023 Report looks at three key trends which wove through the hundreds of submissions we received. We begin with three case studies from firms on the innovative processes they are putting in place to ensure there is a pathway to partnership for diverse and underrepresented attorneys. The initiatives here highlight firms\u2019 increasing willingness to adapt long-standing methodologies for greater equity.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

Next we look at a topic of huge significance in the US over the past 12 months, focusing on the work firms and individuals are doing to defend women\u2019s rights. In this section we see a combination of dedicated pro bono work, collaboration with NGOs and government agencies, and creative adaptation of existing laws to protect the rights of women from a variety of threats.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

Next we look at a topic of huge significance in the US over the past 12 months, focusing on the work firms and individuals are doing to defend women\u2019s rights. In this section we see a combination of dedicated pro bono work, collaboration with NGOs and government agencies, and creative adaptation of existing laws to protect the rights of women from a variety of threats.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

The final section details how in-house legal teams are continually including DEI considerations in their guidelines for outside counsel and increasingly collaborating with law firms to improve the diversity of the profession. From Under Armour, UBS and AbbVie we see a variety of metrics tracked and levers pulled to ensure their work is staffed by diverse teams.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

The final section details how in-house legal teams are continually including DEI considerations in their guidelines for outside counsel and increasingly collaborating with law firms to improve the diversity of the profession. From Under Armour, UBS and AbbVie we see a variety of metrics tracked and levers pulled to ensure their work is staffed by diverse teams.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

As always, we\u2019ve included Chambers editorial on these themes from our D&I Managers, Ellie Gerszt and Luke Vincett, as well as closing remarks from USA Research Director, Kush Cheema, and USA Head of Research, James Haggerty.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

As always, we\u2019ve included Chambers editorial on these themes from our D&I Managers, Ellie Gerszt and Luke Vincett, as well as closing remarks from USA Research Director, Kush Cheema, and USA Head of Research, James Haggerty.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

Each section covers how these successful initiatives were established, the challenges they had to overcome and how they managed to achieve their aims. The combination of case studies and profiles details collaborations from local NGOs to huge multinationals. The common denominator in all the pieces included is absolute commitment to the cause, and a determination to make a difference.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

Each section covers how these successful initiatives were established, the challenges they had to overcome and how they managed to achieve their aims. The combination of case studies and profiles details collaborations from local NGOs to huge multinationals. The common denominator in all the pieces included is absolute commitment to the cause, and a determination to make a difference.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

We hope that this briefing will help support you in your D&I and pro bono work and look forward to continually collaborating with the legal profession through our research and events.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

We hope that this briefing will help support you in your D&I and pro bono work and look forward to continually collaborating with the legal profession through our research and events.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Download the report:","headerLevel":"2","blockId":"vcIOj","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-vcIOj"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

Chambers D&I USA Report 2023: Better Process, Better Outcomes<\/a><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

Chambers D&I USA Report 2023: Better Process, Better Outcomes<\/a><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Working together to create change","headerLevel":"2","blockId":"Z5POTl","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-Z5POTl"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

Chambers would like to thank the organizations that contributed to this edition of the report:<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

Chambers would like to thank the organizations that contributed to this edition of the report:<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n

Davis Wright Tremaine
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Mintz
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Wilmer Hale
AbbVie
UBS AG
Under Armour<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n

Davis Wright Tremaine
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Mintz
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Wilmer Hale
AbbVie
UBS AG
Under Armour<\/p>\n"]}],"new_scheduled_revision":null,"save_as_revision":null,"acf":{"index_page":[{"ID":19003,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2023-12-21 09:41:58","post_date_gmt":"2023-12-21 09:41:58","post_content":"\n\n\n

Chambers DEI legal topics promotes the trailblazing work that firms and in-house legal teams are involved in to further the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through interviews, in-depth case studies, podcasts and more, we bring interesting and impactful stories to our audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also publish regional reports on the key themes and trends developing in diversity, pro bono and sustainability work. These reports feature editorial and case studies providing best practice guidance on how individuals and organisations can create change where they work.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Every year hundreds of firms submit to the Chambers DEI Awards programme, which has now been active for over a decade. From the multitude of nominations we receive, the Chambers DEI team is tasked with picking out the very best initiatives, analyzing their effectiveness and rewarding a deserving few at our annual awards ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our team are consistently impressed by the dedication and innovation shown. With this in mind, in 2021 we begun producing Regional DEI Reports to highlight exemplary work in a number of jurisdictions. These Reports distil the key trends found across the breadth of firm submissions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each report takes a deep dive into some of the most innovative and interesting programs submitted through a variety of individual profiles and case studies, aiming to provide readers with inspiration, practical tips and best practice guidance. The Reports cover how these successful initiatives were established, the challenges they had to overcome and how they managed to achieve their aims, with collaborations ranging from local NGOs to huge multinationals. The common denominator continues to be the absolute commitment to the cause, and a determination to make a difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chambers team hope that these Reports will help support you in your DEI, pro bono and sustainability work and look forward to continually collaborating with the legal profession through our research and events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chambers DEI Global Report 2024
<\/a>Download the landmark report From Chambers DEI which provides a unique insight into DEI and pro bono developments in the legal market, offering details on common themes emerging globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chambers DEI Awards FAQs<\/a>
Discover what is involved when submitting to Chambers DEI Awards and how to craft a sucesfull submission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asia-Pacific & Greater China <\/a>Region <\/a>D&I Report 2023<\/a>
The inaugural addition of diversity, inclusion and pro bono submissions at for Asia Pacific and Greater China Region's. Discover what the leading firms are doing to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building.

USA D&I Report 2023<\/a>
Discover the incredible efforts in the USA to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building in the twelfth release of the report.

Latin America D&I Report 2023<\/a>
For the ninth year, the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion team collected submissions from organisations across Latin America to find out what is being done across the region to promote diversity and inclusion.

Chambers UK Bar Awards: D&I Categories - FAQ
<\/a>Founded in 2019, the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion categories at the UK Bar Awards have marked, celebrated and showcased the best in D&I, pro bono and environmental work from sets.

Spotlight on Disability Inclusion<\/a>
Ellie Gerszt, speaks with David Cross, Partner and Chair of the Antitrust Litigation Practice at Morrison Foerster about his experience of being a lawyer with a disability, the advocacy he\u2019s undertaken within the legal profession and his advice to law firms on becoming more disability friendly.

Spotlight on The Access to Justice Foundation<\/a>
Luke Vincett, speaks to Dame Maura McGowan DBE, about her journey to the Bar; the changing state of diversity in the profession and the support available for newly qualified barristers; and why access to legal representation is a fundamental right and the fantastic work that The Access to Justice Foundation does to uphold that right.

World Mental Health Day, with Elizabeth Rimmer<\/a>
Ben Hall and Shaun Costa, Ambassadors for Chambers INSPIRE Mental Health & Wellbeing Committee, were honoured to welcome Elizabeth Rimmer to record a podcast in recognition of World Mental Health Day.

Spotlight on the UK Bar, with Mass Ndow-Njie<\/a>
Luke Vincett, speaks with Mass Ndow-Njie of 7BR Chambers about his unconventional journey to the Bar, the moment he went viral and the launch and development of Bridging the Bar.

Spotlight on the UK Bar, with Robin White<\/a>
Luke Vincett, speaks with Robin White, a Barrister at Old Square Chambers about her journey to the profession, what diversity means to her and some of the D&I work that won Robin the \u2018Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution\u2019 award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.

Spotlight on the UK Bar - Doughty Street Chambers<\/a>
Luke Vincett, speaks with Aswini Weerartne KC and Maya Sikand KC of Doughty Street Chambers, about their journeys to the profession, the ethos behind Doughty Street being known as \u2018the humans rights chambers\u2019 and why internal D&I work is a vital part of that, as well as some of the fantastic work that won Doughty Street the \u2018Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Set\u2019 award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

For over 10 years we have created thought leadership content to highlight the individuals and organisations successfully advancing DEI. From in-depth interviews tracking the career trajectory or leading lawyers to deep dives into issues ranging from disability inclusion to human rights in relation to climate breakdown, we cover all aspects of DEI, pro bono work and sustainability efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the latest content below.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n