Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Mission

We are taking our efforts to the next level at Hinshaw as we double down on our commitment to diversity and expand our initiatives throughout the firm. We believe that a successful diversity, equity, and inclusion program requires intentionality across three initiatives—attorney development, relationship building, and civic engagement. Our attorney development is aimed at making our diverse attorneys the best in their field. Our relationship building helps form bonds of trust that make our teams stronger and more inclusive. Our civic engagement enables us to be leaders and agents of change in our respective communities. Hinshaw understands that diversity, equity, and inclusion cannot be successful in isolation.

We are proud to share that Hinshaw has committed to the following impactful DE&I initiatives:

• Our Hinshaw DEI Matters Rule was developed to increase the representation of diversity by considering at least 30% women, ethnically diverse, and LGBTQ+ lawyers for leadership and governance positions, senior associate and lateral partner openings, and capital and non-capital partnership promotions.
• Hinshaw's Black Attorneys Matter Referendum represents our firm's commitment to further the interests of racial justice by the development of initiatives that will focus on Black and other diverse attorneys. The goals are to strengthen Hinshaw's diversity and inclusion efforts; integrate diversity into client experiences; and position Hinshaw as a law firm leader that celebrates differences as a key strength.
  
  To effectuate these goals, Hinshaw will develop and enhance strategies around recruitment, talent development, business development and marketing, cultural awareness, and pro bono initiatives to benefit our Black and diverse attorneys. These strategies are part of the ongoing commitment and holistic effort of Hinshaw to become proactively inclusive, to demonstrate how diversity, equity, and inclusion matters, and to support the need for systemic change. We invite you to listen to our Chairman and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Partner discuss the referendum further here.

Diversity Committee

Our Diversity Committee is comprised of key stakeholders across the firm—Management Committee members, Associate Hiring chairs, Affinity Group leaders, Practice Group leaders, and Partners in Charge. Diversity Committee members collaborate on a regular basis to review and ensure the advancement of our three-fold Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives at Hinshaw.