B | RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY | 1 FROM EXECUTIVE PARTNER BARRY WOLF In 2020, the Firm responded to the global call to action to address issues of systemic and institutionalized racism across our societies and within the legal profession. Over the last several years, the troubling acts of racial violence that have plagued society and the pervasive isolation caused by the pandemic have made more clear than ever the need for greater connectivity and community-building. And to ensure that our commitment to racial equity effected meaningful change, we understood that the Firm needed to be both intentional in, and accountable for, its actions. Weil, guided by the Diversity Committee and its Executive Committee, began by establishing a foundation of antiracism education, followed by making strategic investments in career development for our attorneys of color, internally, and by focusing on racial justice efforts, externally. This past year, we renewed our commitment to our culture and to community building – while redoubling on our prior efforts. Through the leadership of the Black Associate and Counsel Advisory Board, with whom I meet monthly, the Firm has instituted the Citizenship Hours initiative to convey the importance of the time Weil attorneys spend contributing to the culture of the Firm. This includes time spent recruiting, developing, and mentoring talent – especially that of our diverse talent. I invite you to learn about our most recent efforts and results, and to recommit to collectively addressing racial justice in our profession. Members of Weil’s Diversity Committee Executive Committee with Barry Wolf
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