Our firm has been committed to inclusion since its founding — a dedication that has shaped the intellectual and cultural character of Paul, Weiss over many decades. Most elite law firms profess a devotion to diversity and inclusion, but none can match Paul, Weiss’s history of putting it into practice.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion News
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Women’s History Month Event Focuses on Intersection of AI and Gender Identity
As part of our Women’s History Month programming, Paul, Weiss hosted a firmwide fireside chat focused on cutting-edge issues at the nexus of artificial intelligence and gender identity.
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Paul, Weiss Launches Dedicated DEI Strategic Advisory Group
Paul, Weiss has launched a new DEI Strategic Advisory practice aimed at helping companies navigate the increasingly challenging legal landscape surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion programs, policies and commitments.
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Six Paul, Weiss Fellows Start at NYU’s Center for Race, Inequality and the Law
Six Paul, Weiss Fellows have been selected by the NYU School of Law Center for Race, Inequality and the Law for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Alexia Korberg to Receive Yale Alumni Achievement Award
Litigation partner Alexia Korberg will receive the 2022-2023 Yale Law Women+ Alumni Achievement Award.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation with Peabody Award-Winning Author Michele Norris in Honor of Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, Paul, Weiss hosted a firmwide conversation with journalist and author Michele Norris about her new book, Our Hidden Conversations, which explores race and identity in America.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation With Author and Immigrant Rights Advocate Efrén Olivares in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
On October 3, Paul, Weiss attorneys and staff in the U.S. offices enjoyed a conversation with Efrén Olivares, deputy legal director of the Immigrant Justice Project at Southern Poverty Law Center and author of the recently published memoir, My Boy Will Die of Sorrow.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts 21st Annual Diversity Networking Reception
On June 28, over 1,000 Paul, Weiss lawyers, clients, students and alumni joined us at our annual Diversity Networking Reception at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation With Actor, Playwright, Screenwriter and Activist Harvey Fierstein
More than 170 members of the Paul, Weiss LGBTQ+ and allied community attended a talk by actor, writer and activist Harvey Fierstein.
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Ted Wells Reflects on Aftermath of the Murder of George Floyd in Forbes
Litigation partner Ted Wells shared his thoughts on the ongoing struggle for racial equality following the murder of George Floyd with Forbes in “Two Years After George Floyd, Black Leaders Reflect On Change.”
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Fireside Chat With Secretary Jeh Johnson and Ambassador Rich Verma in Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, Paul, Weiss hosted a virtual chat between litigation partner and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, and Rich Verma, general counsel and head of global public policy at Mastercard and former U.S. Ambassador to India.
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Yahonnes Cleary and Danyale Price Named Notable Black Leaders by Crain’s New York Business
Litigation partner Yahonnes Cleary and Chief Inclusion Officer Danyale Price were recognized by Crain’s New York Business as 2022 “Notable Black Leaders,” a recognition awarded to accomplished professionals elevating the Black community in the New York City area.
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Jeannie Rhee Speaks at NAPABA Convention on Her Pro Bono Achievements
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee was honored with a Pro Bono Award at the 2021 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Convention.
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Paul, Weiss Celebrates Heritage Months With Firmwide Children’s Book Clubs
The Paul, Weiss Networks celebrate heritage months with the Paul, Weiss Kids Book Clubs.
Culture of Inclusion
Inclusion is not a department or an initiative, it is an integral part of our culture. We recognize that different perspectives enrich our institution and help us solve problems more effectively.
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Initiatives
Paul, Weiss’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, from programs aimed at pipeline development and recruitment to promotion and advancement, are designed to strengthen the inclusiveness of our culture and to contribute to the diversity of the legal profession overall.
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Diversity Networking Reception
Our Annual Diversity Networking Reception is the premier summer networking event in New York City, connecting lawyers and business professionals of color with one another and with the larger legal and business communities.
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Women at Paul, Weiss
We are sharply focused on the retention and promotion of our women lawyers and are committed to providing them with the tools to achieve professional success.
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By the Numbers
Most elite law firms profess a devotion to diversity. Paul, Weiss has a history of putting it into practice and a commitment to constantly improving.
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Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss has long been widely recognized for its market-leading diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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