Commitment to Diversity - Clark Hill PLC

Clark Hill PLC is committed to promoting diversity in the workplace and to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment in which each person is encouraged and supported to reach his or her highest potential. We recognize that utilizing the talents of people with a wide range of characteristics, backgrounds and experiences positively impacts every aspect of our firm - first and foremost - our ability to deliver quality legal services to our clients which exceed their expectations. Understanding that a diverse workplace is critical to the firm's ongoing success, Clark Hill PLC has emphasized diversity in its strategic plan . . .Building a larger, more diverse core of attorneys who develop professionally...is a key strategy cited in our plan.

To implement this strategy, we will:

identify and recruit diverse individuals to positions throughout our firm;
support the professional development of members of diverse groups as they progress in their careers with our firm;
seek to appoint diverse persons to significant and influential leadership roles within our firm;
participate in bar association, civic and community activities which promote diversity in our firm, in the legal profession, and in the communities in which we live and work;
and devote the time and resources required to achieve these objectives.

Ultimately, we will enhance our firm by generating an awareness, understanding and appreciation of diversity - resulting in richer relationships with colleagues and our clients.