DEI

Our firm has a long-standing commitment to DEI and believe that our people are our most valuable resource. As such, we accept every individual regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, socioeconomic status, gender identity, physical condition, sexual orientation, or other protected class or characteristic. As a diverse organization we recognize that each person brings their unique beliefs, values, and ideas that ultimately create an innovative workforce and more competitive firm. We seek to establish an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and fairness, where each person can contribute his or her full potential. We are committed to fostering diversity not only because it is the right thing to do, but because sustaining a culture of inclusion aids our firm in attracting and retaining the best talent, and is integral to delivering the best possible service to our clients. 

Since the inception of FordHarrison's diversity plan in 2006, we have made significant strides and are receiving recognition from professional organizations, clients and publications. The organizations and publications that have recently honored FordHarrison are listed below along with the awards we have received.

Our firm is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  For this reason, we ensure that our firm and our lawyers are actively involved in promoting diversity in the legal profession.  We have sponsored a number of events in our different office markets and are committed to programs that advance diverse attorneys into leadership positions.

In Cambodia, which has one of the lowest per capita incomes in the world, children in hundreds of rural villages have no access to education.  In October 2012, the fundraising for the school was done - and then some. Instead of the $15,000 needed to fund the school, the firm raised more than $85,000.  On January 3, 2013, FordHarrison officially opened the doors of The FordHarrison School.

It has always been our goal to develop and position diverse lawyers and staff in leadership roles throughout the firm. To that end, FordHarrison created two core leadership groups which are focused on identifying innovative ways to further engrain diversity into the fabric of our firm's culture.

At FordHarrison, DEI has always been a core value and we recognize that establishing a diverse supplier database allows us to continue providing our clients with superior client service. We celebrate building an inclusive supplier catalog that encourages unique beliefs, values and ideas. To be included in FordHarrison's supplier network, please download and complete our supplier profile form. 

FordHarrison is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and recognizes that our internal work to foster DEI is as critical to the success of our business as it is to the satisfaction of our attorneys and staff. Through our own internal programs, we have seen firsthand that DEI can provide bountiful returns to both the employer and employees alike. With that experience in mind, our attorneys believe DEI programs are more than just something employers need to meet legal and regulatory obligations.