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
Dave Curran and Brad Karp Author New Monthly Column in ALM Corporate Counsel
- Aug 23, 2021
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Dave Curran and Brad Karp Author New Monthly Column in ALM Corporate Counsel
Chief Sustainability and ESG Officer Dave Curran and firm Chairman Brad Karp authored the first edition of a new monthly column in ALM Corporate Counsel, “Sustainability as Superlaw: Reinventing Your Playbooks.”
Jeannie Rhee, Lawrence Wee and Jennifer Wu Publish Law360 Guest Column on Mentorship for Asian American Lawyers
- Aug 16, 2021
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Jeannie Rhee, Lawrence Wee and Jennifer Wu Publish Law360 Guest Column on Mentorship for Asian American Lawyers
Litigation partners Jeannie Rhee and Jennifer Wu and corporate partner Lawrence Wee wrote a guest column, “For Asian American Lawyers, Good Mentorship is Crucial,” published in Law360.
Pride@Work Network Hosts Panel on Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion in Sports
- Jul 12, 2021
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Pride@Work Network Hosts Panel on Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion in Sports
The Paul, Weiss Pride@Work Network hosted a panel on trans and non-binary inclusion in sports.
Paul, Weiss Celebrates Heritage Months With Firmwide Children’s Book Clubs
- Jun 30, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Celebrates Heritage Months With Firmwide Children’s Book Clubs
In 2021, the Paul, Weiss Networks launched the Paul, Weiss Kids Book Clubs to complement the celebration of heritage months.
Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation on Race, Inequality and the Law With the 2020–21 Paul, Weiss Fellows at NYU Law School
- Jul 29, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation on Race, Inequality and the Law With the 2020–21 Paul, Weiss Fellows at NYU Law School
Paul, Weiss hosted a webinar on race, inequality and the law featuring the 2020–2021 Paul, Weiss fellows at the Center for Race, Inequality and the Law at NYU Law School.
Danyale Price to Participate in Leadership for Execs Panel
- Jul 14, 2021
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Danyale Price to Participate in Leadership for Execs Panel
Chief Inclusion Officer Danyale Price will participate in a panel, “Race as a Corporate Diversity Mandate,” as part of Leadership for Execs’ Town Hall Summit.
Victoria Forrester to Moderate Gender Equity in Private Equity Panel
- Jul 13, 2021
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Victoria Forrester to Moderate Gender Equity in Private Equity Panel
Corporate partner Victoria Forrester will moderate a panel, “Practical Solutions for Female Recruitment Strategies,” as part of Sahar Global Summits’ Second Annual Gender Equity in Private Equity Summit.
Brad Karp, Dave Curran and Danyale Price Featured in LEADERS Magazine
- Jul 08, 2021
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Brad Karp, Dave Curran and Danyale Price Featured in LEADERS Magazine
Firm Chairman Brad Karp, Chief Sustainability and ESG Officer Dave Curran and Chief Inclusion Officer Danyale Price were featured in a Q&A in LEADERS magazine’s July 2021 issue.
Firm CLE Promotes LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency
- Jun 09, 2021
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Firm CLE Promotes LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency
Over 200 attorneys attended LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency, What Every Attorney Needs to Know, a CLE session led by M. Dru Levasseur, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the National LGBT Bar Association.
Karen Dunn to Participate in WILEF Fireside Chat Sponsored by Paul, Weiss
- Jun 30, 2021
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Karen Dunn to Participate in WILEF Fireside Chat Sponsored by Paul, Weiss
Litigation partner Karen Dunn will participate in a fireside chat on “The Importance of Being Strategic,” as part of a Paul, Weiss-sponsored event with the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) D.C. Young Lawyers Committee.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Honored With NAPABA Law Firm Diversity Award
- Sep 09, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Honored With NAPABA Law Firm Diversity Award
Paul, Weiss received the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Law Firm Diversity Award.
Jeannie Rhee Honored With NAPABA Pro Bono Award
- Sep 09, 2021
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Jeannie Rhee Honored With NAPABA Pro Bono Award
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee was honored with National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award.
Paul, Weiss Ranked Third in The American Lawyer’s 2021 “A-List"
- Aug 05, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Ranked Third in The American Lawyer’s 2021 “A-List"
Paul, Weiss was ranked third out of 200 firms featured in The American Lawyer’s “A-List” for 2021.
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jul 13, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the seventh consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum has awarded Paul, Weiss its Gold Standard Certification for the advancement and promotion of women lawyers.
Deniz Gurbuz Named American Bar Association 2021 “On the Rise” Honoree
- Jun 29, 2021
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Deniz Gurbuz Named American Bar Association 2021 “On the Rise” Honoree
Corporate associate Deniz Gurbuz was named to the American Bar Association’s 2021 “On the Rise” program.
Laura Turano Named Chair of the WILEF East Young Lawyers Committee
- Jun 24, 2021
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Laura Turano Named Chair of the WILEF East Young Lawyers Committee
Corporate partner Laura Turano was named Chair of the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) East Young Lawyers Committee.
Paul, Weiss Recognized as a Best Law Firm for Women
- Jun 22, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Recognized as a Best Law Firm for Women
Paul, Weiss is one of the “50 Best Law Firms for Women,” according to Seramount, formerly Working Mother Media.
Kelley Cornish Honored as Notable LGBTQ Leader by Crain’s New York Business
- Jun 09, 2021
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Kelley Cornish Honored as Notable LGBTQ Leader by Crain’s New York Business
Restructuring partner Kelley Cornish has been named to Crain’s New York Business’s 2021 “Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives” list.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Chambers Diversity & Inclusion North America Award
- Apr 20, 2021
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Chambers Diversity & Inclusion North America Award
Paul, Weiss is shortlisted for the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2021 in the “Outstanding Firm for Pro Bono” category.
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.