29 | RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY | 30 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR BIPOC COMMUNITIES Weil’s partnership continued with Jacquesline Walker of the Well Firm, a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Clinical Stress Management Consultant. Walker provided one-on-one and group sessions for Black attorneys and staff to discuss mental wellness with a focus on racial equity. Weil has also partnered with BHAVA group on group sessions for the AAPI community. REVERSE MENTORING The London office has successfully completed its pilot Reverse Mentoring Scheme with three BIPOC mentor associates paired with three mentee partners. The feedback received so far has been very positive, and the Diversity Committee is looking to expand this year’s scheme to other groups. Such pairings between associates and partners aim to foster a culture of inclusion and acceptance by building meaningful relationships based on learning, understanding and respect for difference. LEGAL RECRUITING BAAG Summer Pods: All 12 U.S. Black summer associates were assigned to one of 4 BAAG mentoring “pods,” which included 3 summers, 4-5 associates, and 2 partners. Diversity Recruiting Video was created and shared with outstanding diverse 2L and 1L offers about the Firm culture and how we invest in diverse talent. BLSA 1L Mentoring Program: 38 1L law students from four law school BLSAs are being mentored by Weil BAAG members (LALSA students at two schools are now participating in a similar effort with WeilLatinx attorneys.) Summer Affinity Group Reception: In July 2021, summer associates attended an Affinity Group Reception, where they connected with Firm leaders as well as attorneys of color in addition to other diverse groups. BLACK SUMMER ASSOCIATES 3.6% 9.9% 2019 2022 2.6X 52% BIPOC summer associates in 2021
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