DEI Global Committee
Carine S. Stoick
Deputy Office Managing Partner, Washington, D.C.; Office Managing Partner, Northern Virginia Northern Virginia [email protected]Our global networks
We have more than 35 internal networks and affinity groups across the globe, which empower our people to support each other, address issues impacting them, engage in business and client development activity, and better navigate the firm. A key driver of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, these networks deliver substantive programming, raise awareness, and engage in client partnerships.
GAIN (Global Ability Inclusion Network)
Our global ability inclusion network supports individuals with disabilities, and caregivers to and allies of individuals with disabilities.
Through GAIN, we aim to elevate disability inclusion throughout the firm. Diversity makes us a better law firm and we are devoted to nurturing an inclusive working environment where all our people can be themselves and feel empowered to succeed.
This network exists to connect our colleagues with disabilities to each other to support community-building internally. We also encourage the participation and engagement of those who are allies and caregivers to individuals with disabilities because we are stronger together.
Pride+ Network
We have a global Pride+ LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, which launched in 2017. Pride+ aims to:
- Promote a supportive and inclusive working culture for all LGBTQ+ colleagues globally and to visibly show support for the LGBTQ+ community
- Provide a safe environment for LGBTQ+ colleagues to be themselves and speak openly
- Raise awareness of issues faced by LGBTQ+ colleagues and help overcome barriers
- Challenge inappropriate behaviors, language, stereotypes and assumptions
Led by Andrea Atteritano, Alexey Kozlov, Christine Lane, Sian Owles, and Byron Phillips of our colleagues are Pride+ members globally.
20% of our colleagues are Pride+ members globally.
