Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

One of the qualities separating Weil from our peers is our culture. Diversity, equity and inclusion have been core values since our founding. For decades, Weil has been an outspoken leader in cultivating an inclusive culture and ensuring equitable access to opportunities. As we forge ahead, Weil remains committed to being a market leader in attracting and developing diverse talent at all levels as a moral, business, and talent imperative for all Weil attorneys and business professionals.

Weil recognizes diversity across all walks of life including race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, religion, socio-economic background, and veteran status, among others, and acknowledges the intersection of different aspects of an individual’s identity.

Weil Women's Wisdom: Advice to our Younger Selves

In Weil Women's Wisdom, women leaders reflect on their personal and professional journeys and the lessons learned along the way.

Affinity Groups

Weil was among the first law firms to establish Affinity groups dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent. Affinity groups are open to all interested attorneys.

AsianAttorneys@Weil

Black Lawyers Achieving Success Together

WeilLatinx

WeilPride (LGBTQ+ Association of Weil)

Women@Weil

Signature Initiatives

TOWER

(Taskforce on Women’s Engagement)

Weil established TOWER in 2015 to develop and retain women attorneys globally. TOWER members represent all four Firm departments and 9 offices. One co-chair and 40% of attorney members are men.

Upstander@Weil

Building off a longstanding commitment to engage people of all backgrounds in our diversity efforts, the Firm launched this innovative initiative in 2015 to inspire all attorneys and staff to stand up for inclusion in the workplace, community and at home. To date, over 100 individuals at the Firm across levels and offices have been granted the award.

Diversity-in-the-Day-to-Day

The Diversity Committee launched the Diversity-in-the-Day-to-Day (D2D) campaign focuses on purposeful, concrete actions such as consistent mentoring and feedback practices. Tools were also developed to support respectful interactions such as a name pronunciation tool.

Firm Citizenship

In 2022 a new time record category was established that places DEI, feedback, mentoring and recruiting on equal footing with client billable and pro bono time. In 2023, US attorneys averaged 50 hours, and overall hours increased by 97% compared to 2018.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

Vernā Myers, on a podium, running a training for Weil employees

Weil has consistently been at the forefront of law firm diversity programs for over two decades to foster an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive. Programs are developed specifically for Weil to provide concrete skills for achieving inclusion. Program topics have included mentoring and delivering feedback across difference and working with different generations.

Broaden and Deepen Inclusion Efforts

Weil strives to create an environment where diverse abilities and backgrounds are appreciated and respected.

Disability Inclusion & Accessibility: Weil provides opportunities for business professionals and attorneys to learn about different abilities and how they may come up in the workplace with firmwide programs for Employment Disability Month and inclusive meeting guides.

Veterans: The WeilVets Resource Network is comprised of attorneys and business professionals who have served in the military, have family members who serve, or are interested in supporting and recruiting military veterans. WeilVets regularly hosts firmwide programs, pro bono, and community service projects in honor of Memorial and Veteran’s Days.