Orrick’s core value of “Cooperation and Individual Respect” is reflected in the firm’s longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The success of our diverse lawyers is a critical management and business goal.
Since 1990, Orrick’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee—one of the first in a major law firm—has advised management on a broad range of initiatives to ensure that Orrick is successful in hiring, retaining and promoting diverse lawyers. Lawyers and staff on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee take action to ensure that Orrick’s lawyers are diverse and positioned to thrive personally and professionally.
Our diversity and inclusion committees are actively involved in the firm’s recruiting efforts, orientation, summer program, training and mentoring programs, and pro bono and community activities. Diverse lawyers play an integral role in managing the firm (as members of the firm’s board, office and practice group leaders, and committee chairs among others) and shaping its future.
We are committed to bringing diverse perspectives to bear in every aspect of firm life and ensuring that we provide an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Innovative Policies, Practices and Programs
At Orrick, we constantly challenge ourselves to introduce new programs to help us effectively attract, retain and promote diverse individuals. As a consequence, we are among the most diverse large firms in the United States. A few of the more distinctive elements of our diversity program include the following.
Affinity Groups, Parents’ and Veterans’ Forums and Mentoring Program
Women’s Initiative, Committee and Mentoring Circles
Diversity Liaisons to Each Practice Group’s Associate Review Committee
Unconscious Bias Training for All Partners and Of Counsel
Alternative Work Schedule Policy and On-Ramping Program
Custom Track Options
Pipeline Initiatives to Support Diverse Youth
Paid Membership in Diverse Professional Associations
Associate Development Benchmarks and Career Guidance Counselors
Supplier Diversity Program