An organization that strives to provide world class client service must reflect a multiplicity of cultures, genders, ethnic backgrounds and viewpoints represented in a increasingly global economy.  Diversity is a business imperative but, no less important; a moral imperative.  Jenner & Block is committed to maintaining and promoting an inclusive environment and it is this goal which is embodied in both the fabric of the Firm as well as its policies.  Jenner & Block's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy states:

It is the policy of the Firm that no employee shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, veteran or parental status, disability (except where related to ability to perform the job), or any other ground prohibited by law.

This strong commitment flows from our core values.  It is the right thing to do and reflects Jenner & Block’s deep-seated commitment to equality and social justice.  A diverse workforce is essential to our ability to provide our clients with the best possible legal services and to create an atmosphere in which all our people thrive.

The Firm’s dedication to diversity is reflected in our commitment of time, budget, and resources, and reinforced by the work of our Diversity Committee, which has existed at the Firm for more than 20 years.  Its members report regularly to the Management Committee and work closely with the Firm’s Hiring Committee and school recruiting captains.  The Committee is charged with creating, developing and executing a strategy for improving diversity at the Firm.  All new Firm attorneys participate in diversity training.  The Firm has been steadily increasing its diversity numbers and has continued to rank above the national average for female partners.

Members of the Firm’s Diversity Committee:

• E. Lynn Grayson
• Joseph P. Gromacki
• Philip L. Harris
• Daniel J. Hurtado
• Susan J. Kohlmann
• S. Tony Ling
• Terri L. Mascherin
• Lorelie S. Masters
• Kenyanna M. Scott
• Lisa T. Scruggs
• Howard S. Suskin
• Charlotte L. Wager (ex-officio)
• Courtney A. Jones, Diversity Program Manager, (ex-officio)

Our success in building a diverse environment has been recognized nationally by organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign, Yale Women, Working Mother Magazine and Vault 2009, which have ranked us among the top law firms in the country in diversity.

As with the quality of our legal work and the level of our client service, Jenner & Block strives to exceed our clients’ expectation and to be a leader in diversity.  We are nationally recognized leaders for our continuing support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender initiatives as well as for our efforts to foster overall minority and gender diversity.  We invite you to peruse the following pages to learn what we are doing to achieve the goals of advancing diversity within the Firm, the Bar and the community for the benefit of our clients, our people and our profession.

• Recruiting Diverse Attorneys

• Mentoring and Professional Development

• LGBT Diversity

• Racial and Ethnic Diversity

• Women's Forum

• Promoting Diversity Within the Firm

• Advocating Diversity Within the Legal Profession

• Achieving Success

For more information about Jenner & Block's commitment to diversity, please contact Courtney A. Jones, Diversity Program Manager, at (312) 840-7848 or cjones@jenner.com.