Initiatives
At Paul, Weiss, diversity, equity and inclusion is central to every aspect of the firm’s culture and every point in the talent life cycle — from pipeline development and recruitment to promotion and advancement. Our diversity initiatives and programs aim to strengthen the inclusiveness of our firm’s culture and contribute to the diversity of the legal profession overall.
Events & Publications
Takeaways – Crisis Management in Unprecedented Times
- Apr 07, 2021
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Takeaways – Crisis Management in Unprecedented Times
Paul, Weiss hosted a fireside chat, “Crisis Management in Unprecedented Times,” featuring Don Liu, executive vice president and chief legal & risk officer at Target, and Jeannie Rhee, litigation partner and former deputy assistant …
The New York Times Highlights Paul, Weiss’s Role Catalyzing Law Firm Coalition Fighting Voter Suppression Efforts
- Apr 12, 2021
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The New York Times Highlights Paul, Weiss’s Role Catalyzing Law Firm Coalition Fighting Voter Suppression Efforts
The New York Times highlighted Paul, Weiss’s leading role in organizing a law firm coalition to oppose state-by-state efforts to restrict voting.
Femi Austin Participates in Panel Organized by the Advancement Initiative
- Mar 31, 2021
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Femi Austin Participates in Panel Organized by the Advancement Initiative
On March 31, corporate counsel Femi Austin participated in a panel, “Beyond this Moment: Leadership & Success in the Law,” sponsored by the Advancement Initiative in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Brad Karp and Bob Atkins Author Op-Ed Urging the Private Bar to Fight Voter Suppression Laws
- Apr 01, 2021
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Brad Karp and Bob Atkins Author Op-Ed Urging the Private Bar to Fight Voter Suppression Laws
In an op-ed in The American Lawyer, firm chairman Brad Karp and partner Bob Atkins call on law firms to join corporate America in opposing new state laws designed to suppress voting, particularly among African Americans.
Paul, Weiss Denounces Anti-Asian Racism
- Mar 26, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Denounces Anti-Asian Racism
As we denounce and combat racist violence and racial inequity in all its forms, we must acknowledge one of the more insidious, toxic repercussions of COVID-19: a surge in racist and xenophobic attacks against Asian communities.
Jennifer H. Wu Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Anti-Asian Violence
- Mar 19, 2021
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Jennifer H. Wu Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Anti-Asian Violence
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu was quoted in a Bloomberg Law column, “A Tipping Point for Asian American Lawyers?” The article discusses the history of racism against Asians in America, the underpinnings of anti-Asian hate…
Paul, Weiss Hosts Women’s History Month Event
- Mar 18, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Women’s History Month Event
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Paul, Weiss Women’s Network and Black Lawyers’ Network hosted a conversation between litigation partner Loretta Lynch and UCLA School of Law Professor and distinguished legal scholar…
Paul, Weiss Sponsors Columbia Law School Equal Rights Amendment Project Inaugural Gala
- Mar 15, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors Columbia Law School Equal Rights Amendment Project Inaugural Gala
Paul, Weiss sponsored “The ERA Amendment: Writing Sex Equality into the U.S. Constitution,” an inaugural gala hosted by the Columbia Law School Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Project.
Loretta Lynch Hosted Fireside Chat at Genentech’s Black History Month Event
- Feb 25, 2021
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Loretta Lynch Hosted Fireside Chat at Genentech’s Black History Month Event
On February 25, litigation partner Loretta Lynch hosted in a fireside chat as part of Genentech’s “The Change Sequence,” an evening of conversation with Black leaders at Genetech, in celebration of Black History Month.
Black History Month: A Conversation With the Co-Creators of HBO Series Lovecraft Country
- Feb 24, 2021
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Black History Month: A Conversation With the Co-Creators of HBO Series Lovecraft Country
On February 24, over 100 employees attended a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Kidd and Dr. Sonya Winton-Odamtten, Co-Executive Producers and Writers of HBO’s Lovecraft Country.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Recognized by Yale Law Women Top Firms Report
- Apr 12, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Recognized by Yale Law Women Top Firms Report
Paul, Weiss was recognized with two honorable mentions in Yale Law Women’s 16th Annual Top Firms for Gender Equity & Family Friendliness Report.
Secretary Johnson Receives 2021 Trailblazer Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, EDNY
- Feb 19, 2021
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Secretary Johnson Receives 2021 Trailblazer Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, EDNY
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was honored today with the 2021 Trailblazer Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, as part of its annual Black History Month celebration.
Loretta Lynch Honored With WWCDA Champion Award
- Dec 01, 2020
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Loretta Lynch Honored With WWCDA Champion Award
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch was honored with the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) Champion Award at the WWCDA’s 2020 Virtual Awards Gala.
Paul, Weiss Recognized Among the Nation’s Most Resilient Law Firms and Shortlisted in Finance, Inclusion Categories in FT Innovative Lawyers Report
- Dec 11, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Recognized Among the Nation’s Most Resilient Law Firms and Shortlisted in Finance, Inclusion Categories in FT Innovative Lawyers Report
Paul, Weiss was recognized as among the most innovative law firms in North America by the Financial Times’ 2020 North America Innovative Lawyers Report.
Shruti Chopra Elected to Board of Trustees of Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law
- Nov 23, 2020
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Shruti Chopra Elected to Board of Trustees of Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law
Intellectual property associate Shruti Chopra was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in Intellectual Property Law.
Danyale Price Honored with ABWA’s Professional Achievement Award
- Dec 07, 2020
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Danyale Price Honored with ABWA’s Professional Achievement Award
Chief Inclusion Officer Danyale Price has been recognized with a 2020 Ruth Whitehead Whaley Professional Achievement Award, presented by the Association of Black Women Attorneys (ABWA).
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 25, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the sixth consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum has awarded Paul, Weiss its Gold Standard Certification for the advancement and promotion of women lawyers.
Paul, Weiss Named a Top Firm for Inclusion Initiatives in Yale Law Women Annual Report
- May 20, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Named a Top Firm for Inclusion Initiatives in Yale Law Women Annual Report
Paul, Weiss was named one of this year’s “Top Firms for Inclusion Initiatives” by Yale Law Women (YLW) in the group’s 15th annual Top Firms for Gender Equity & Family Friendliness Report, published May 20.
BJ Jensen Named to LGBT Bar’s Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
- Mar 04, 2020
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BJ Jensen Named to LGBT Bar’s Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
Pro bono attorney BJ Jensen has been named to the LGBT Bar Association’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40” list.
Secretary Johnson Receives MLK Legacy Award From Felician University
- Jan 28, 2020
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Secretary Johnson Receives MLK Legacy Award From Felician University
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was the recipient of Felician University’s 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award.