Ogletree Deakins is proud of its diversity.  In its September 9, 2004 issue, USA Today listed Ogletree Deakins as having one of the best diversity records in the United States among large law firms. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.  Women and minority lawyers hold positions of responsibility throughout the firm, including on the Board of Directors and important committees.  Ogletree Deakins also is proactive in the recruitment of minority and women lawyers and strongly encourages the interest of these candidates in the firm. 

Ogletree Deakins encourages participation in and provides for membership for interested attorneys in local, state, and national minority and women’s professional associations, including the National Employment Law Council and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.  Additionally, the firm includes in its recruitment program consortiums and other venues for minority applicants, and participates in bar-sponsored minority clerkship programs.

Finally, the firm’s Diversity Management Team encourages its clients not only to be sensitive to and resolve diversity issues, but also to recognize and use the diversity of its workforce as a source of innovative ideas and competitive advantage.  Ogletree Deakins works with its clients to manage and benefit from their workplace diversity by providing counseling, development of diversity initiatives and programs, and on-site training.