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Diversity Chair |
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| Diversity Chair Prefix | Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer |
| Diversity Chair First Name | Virginia |
| Diversity Chair Last Name | Essandoh |
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Diversity Contact Information |
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| Diversity Contact Prefix | Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer |
| Diversity Contact First Name | Virginia |
| Diversity Contact Last Name | Essandoh |
| Link to your organization's diversity website | https://www.ballardspahr.com/About/Diversity |
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Recruitment methods |
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| Which of the following methods do you use to increase the presence and retention of under-represented groups? (Check all that apply) |
Diversity job fairs Outreach to law student groups Formal mentoring efforts Recruit at schools with large minority populations Bar-sponsored programs Firm diversity committee Recruit at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) |
| Comments |
1L Resume Writing and Interview Skills Workshops; Legal Career Development Pipeline Project; 1L and 2L Diversity Fellowship Programs |
| Non-discrimination policy |
The Firm is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by law. This policy covers recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination, work environment and all other terms and conditions of employment. |
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Diversity fellowships or scholarships |
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| Does your organization or office sponsor/offer a Diversity Fellowship or Scholarship? | Yes |
| If yes, is the program open to | 1L|2L |
| Please provide a brief description of the program |
Ballard Spahr offers Diversity Fellowship opportunities in several office locations each year in partnership with clients. Through an application process, we award fellowships to student s to participate in our summer program. The fellowship recipient is eligible to receive up to a $30,000 award in addition to the summer associate program weekly salary. For more information, visit https://www.ballardspahr.com/Careers/Law-Students. |
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Affinity group information |
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| Does your organization or office have affinity groups? | Yes |
| If yes, please describe your affinity groups below |
Our Business Resource Groups comprise lawyers and administrative staff employees (as relevant) with shared cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds. BRGs support retention through informal mentoring, internal networking, business development support, and recruiting. They regularly invite internal and external speakers to speak on various topics related to personal and professional development. Their goals and activities are carefully planned and linked to the firm’s business goals. The groups are open to Ballard Spahr lawyers and administrative staff employees (as relevant) interested in supporting the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Asian American Business Resource Group (AABRG) Ballard Women Black Lawyers Group Diverse Lawyers Group Equality Ballard: LGBTQIA+ Colleagues and Allies Global Cultures Business Resource Group Work-Life Integration Group Ballard Tapestry: Diverse Administrative Professionals Group Hispanic Business Resource Group |