INCLUSION IN ACTION
We seek to further develop an organization and a culture where all talented individuals – including those traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession – can have, and can see, a path to long-term success.
We are committed to these efforts because diverse and inclusive teams reflect the world we serve and produce better results for our clients. Most importantly, a diverse and inclusive organization is simply better.
RECOGNITION
Seramount Best Law Firms
Recognized as one of the 2024 “Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity” for our achievements in recruiting, retaining and advancing women and underrepresented lawyers.
Bloomberg Law
Recognized as one of the 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Framework members for our level of disclosure of diversity-related metrics and distinguished performance against six core pillars: demographics, leadership and talent pipeline, recruitment and retention, business innovation and strategy, marketing, and diversity and inclusion in the community
Disability:IN
Received a score of 90 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index earning the firm recognition as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE
DEMONSTRATED SUCCESS
Our Directors Committee, the firm’s highest policymaking body, is 39 percent diverse, based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or veteran status.
Yale Law Women
Recognized in the 2024 “Top Firms Report,” receiving an honorable mention in the Culture category, which highlights firms that cultivate work environments where all attorneys can succeed without compromising their personality, values or identity
Equality 100 Award
Received ninth consecutive score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index in 2023-2024, which rates U.S. workplaces LGBTQ+ inclusion
Mansfield Rule Certification
Received Mansfield Certified designation for sixth consecutive year
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Received the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 2023 Top Performer Award for participation in LCLD programs and promotion of the LCLD’s mission
Lawyers
of Color
Recognized as a 2023 Aspire Diversity Award recipient
ABA’s Military Pro Bono Project
Only law firm to receive the Outstanding Service Award every year since its inception in 2012
State Bar of California
Recognized as a 2023 Bronze Seal recipient for implementing research-driven actions that further workplace diversity, equity and inclusion
Outside Council Diversity Award
Received the 2022 Outside Council Diversity Award from a financial services client for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within the firm, the legal community and on the client’s legal matters
Local Office Diversity Committees: Devise and implement locally tailored programming
Inclusive
Benefits: Benefits for domestic partners regardless of gender; transgender and reassignment benefits according to WPATH guidelines
Diversity Pipeline: Investment in programs designed to encourage historically underrepresented students to consider the legal profession
Diversity Council: Leads diversity strategy and initiatives, and includes Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Managing Partner and Directors Committee Chair
Affinity Groups: Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, DiverseAbility, Hispanic, LGBTQ, MENA, Native American, Veterans, Women’s Initiative Affinity
Mentoring: Attorneys may request an affinity mentor for additional guidance and coaching
