Diversity

Schiff Hardin maintains a deep commitment to diversity in our firm, the legal community and all of society. From supporting various law student organizations and providing scholarships to promising law students to mentoring and career development activities, our attorneys continuously work to develop diverse legal talent within the Firm. Our active Women's Networking Group provides support for the female attorneys at Schiff Hardin and fosters relationships between female executives within our client base.

Our attorneys are active in many minority, ethnic and women's organizations that enhance Schiff Hardin's ability to foster diversity in the legal and professional world.

Schiff Hardin's commitment to diversity extends to our contracting with outside vendors. When purchasing products or services, we understand that engaging minority- and women-owned businesses benefits both parties and strengthens the business community as a whole.

National Recognition

Schiff Hardin has received the following national media coverage for its initiatives involving diversity and women attorneys, as well as workplace quality of life:

  • "2007 Top 100 Law Firms For Diversity" — Schiff Hardin was named to MultiCultural Law's 2007 "Annual Edition." This is the third year Schiff Hardin has been named to the list.
  • "Top 25 Firms for Women" — Schiff Hardin was ranked 17th in the March/April 2005 edition of Diversity and the Bar, a publication of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.
  • "2006 Top 100 Law Firms For Diversity" — Schiff Hardin was ranked 65th out of the top 100 in MultiCultural Law's 2006 "Annual Edition."
  • "Top Law Firms For Associates" — Ranked 10th out of the Top 50 in MultiCultural Law's 2006 "Annual Edition."
  • "Top 25 Places to Work in Chicago" — Schiff Hardin ranked 7th in the October 2004 edition of Chicago Magazine and was the highest-ranked law firm on the list.
  • The Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, October 2004 Edition, recognized Schiff Hardin as a great firm for associates to build their careers. Among major law firms in the U.S., we ranked in the Top 20 for "Informal Training & Mentoring," "Pro Bono," "Satisfaction," "Associate/Partner Relations," and "Diversity for Women."

 
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Schiff Hardin LLP is a general practice law firm representing clients across the United States and around the world. We have more than 400 attorneys in offices located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Lake Forest, New York, San Francisco and Washington. Our attorneys are strong advocates and trusted advisers — roles that contribute to many lasting client relationships.