United States: Hunton Andrews Kurth Again Affirms Commitment to Equality with 100% U.S. Participation in Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that 100% of the firm’s full-time U.S. attorneys participated in Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, programs and events in fiscal year 2023. For the third consecutive year, nearly 700 Hunton Andrews Kurth attorneys contributed more than 30,000 hours to the advancement of diversity and inclusion within the firm, profession and community and an additional 220 D&I hours were contributed by the firm’s non-lawyer timekeepers. Each fiscal year, the firm provides up to 25 billable hour credit to eligible lawyers and staff for diversity and inclusion activities.
“Our continued commitment to yearly participation in D&I activities reflects the firm’s overall mission to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community,” said managing partner Sam Danon. “We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce optimizes the delivery of excellent client service and creates an innovative, more productive work environment for our lawyers and professional staff.”
Diversity and inclusion are core values at Hunton Andrews Kurth where the firm’s mission is to build and leverage a diverse and inclusive community that promotes a culture of collaboration, respect, involvement and empowerment. Hunton Andrews Kurth’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is longstanding, beginning with the firm’s first diversity committee, established over 30 years ago. Achieving 100% participation in D&I activities reflects the dedication to this mission by all firm lawyers and staff.