6 | RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY | 7 The Black Associate and Counsel Advisory Board spearheaded the effort to establish Firm Citizenship Hours, a new time record category that places DEI, Feedback, Mentoring and Recruiting activities on equal footing with billable and pro bono time. FIRM CITIZENSHIP HOURS U.S. Firm Citizenship Hours in 2022 37,572 Increase in Recorded Hours in 2022 ↑62% Compared to 2021 34.2 2019 ↑45% Compared to 2019 44.3 2022 U.S. Attorney Average Our monthly meetings allow us to bring different ideas to the table and push for meaningful initiatives. Our constant goal is to be a Firm that attracts, retains, and promotes Black talent, anchored by our belief that improving the Black experience will improve experiences across the Firm. Fred Rhine Complex Commercial Litigation associate New York Meeting with other Black associates across our global offices has been a great benefit for me. We have bonded over shared experiences by working together to try and change the system. Barry’s unwavering commitment and eagerness to not only take on board, but implement suggestions ensure that this is not merely a talking exercise. Wupya Nandap Restructuring associate London
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