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Diversity & Inclusion
Upstanding Allies in Diversity: Taking its inclusive approach to new heights, Weil actively engages employees – and clients – in its program’s efforts
Workplace diversity has become an increasingly important topic over the past several years. With more organizations recognizing the need and importance of investing in diversity and inclusion, some are launching new programs and initiatives. For example, within the past few months, Starbucks...
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Diversity At Weil: Dedicated To Inclusion
Editor: Please share with our readers your professional background. You launched the Office for Diversity at the New York City Bar Association. Would you elaborate on its mission and programs? Moore: I joined Weil in 2007 to lead its global diversity program. Prior to joining Weil, most of my...
Read MorePracticing Diversity: A 25-Year Tradition At Weil
Editor: In 2009, Weil, Gotshal celebrated 25 years of maintaining a diversity policy, the first major law firm to adopt such a policy. How do you account for this early emphasis on diversity for the Firm? Moore: In many ways, it is the history of the Firm. Back in the 1930s, Weil was founded by...
Read MoreTaking A Commitment To Diversity To The Next Level
Editor: Ms. Moore, would you tell our readers something about your professional experience? Moore: People are often surprised to find out that I am not a lawyer by training and that, in addition, I have never worked at a law firm prior to joining Weil Gotshal, which occurred six months ago. My...
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