Diversity Initiatives & Awards

Striving to be a catalyst for change, our diversity efforts have received awards and citations for leadership in multicultural initiatives.

Recruiting and Retention Initiatives

Founding law firm member of Mecklenburg County Bar Association's Diversity Legal Clerkship Program.
Signatory to the Mecklenburg County Bar's 2006 Initiative on Diversity.
Regularly host minority school student receptions and employs the services of diversity-focused headhunters.
Established internal committees that are specifically committed to mentoring female and minority associates.

Community Initiatives and Involvement

Partnered with the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce to conduct a panel discussion and reception designed to cultivate and support Charlotte's growing black professional community.
Formed the Hispanic Outreach Task Force as a collaborative effort with Legal Services of Southern Piedmont and Bank of America's legal department to fight abuses by notary publics.
Adopted City of Peace Charlotte, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the value of diversity and inclusion to children.
Instrumental in the formation of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce's Black Professional Network.

Awards & Noteworthy Recognition

2007 Balanced Life Workplace Award (Large Firm), presented by the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys.
2006 Diversity in Business Award, presented to George Hanna by the Charlotte Business Journal and the Diversity Council of the Carolinas.
2005 Diversity in Business Award, presented to Valecia McDowell by the Charlotte Business Journal and the Diversity Council of the Carolinas.
2005 Multicultural Community Involvement Award, presented to the firm by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce.
Hispanic Outreach Task Force's efforts culminated in the passage of legislation regarding notary public advertising.