CONTACT Diversity & Inclusion People Make the Difference Diversity and an Inclusive, Equitable Culture Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions. Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for more than 170 years. The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can bring their authentic selves to work and maximize their individual potential as well as our collective success. PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE We cultivate a workplace culture where exceptional talent thrives. We promote diversity and inclusion, foster professional and personal development, and encourage our people to engage with the communities in which we live and work. "As a firm that competes on the strength of ideas, our most important asset is our people. Our long-term success depends on our ability to attract, motivate and retain the most talented individuals, with a broad spectrum of diversity." KENNETH M. JACOBS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Our People Shape Our Culture Our commitment starts at the executive level and it is a strategic management initiative to cultivate a workplace environment that attracts a diversity of perspectives and exceptional talent. Encouraging an engaged workplace where employees feel connected allows them to thrive personally and professionally. We believe inclusion, diversity, equity and allyship is a business imperative. Diversity can help us understand our clients’ experiences and objectives, and even more importantly, we benefit from the power of cognitive diversity. We are committed to increasing our diversity at all levels across the firm with an enhanced and more sustained and focused strategy. To ensure we achieve our overall goal, we have set the following aspirational targets to increase our global diversity by 2026: Diversity at a Glance We are proud of the rich cultural diversity of our people, and we continue to increase Lazard’s overall diversity. 50% of our independent directors are women 60+ languages spoken 90+ nationalities 2022 Summer Associate MBA Diversity Fellowship The Lazard MBA Diversity Fellowship for our U.S. Investment Banking Summer Associate Program was created to help women and other under-represented groups in financial services consider a career in Investment Banking. APPLY NOW Corporate Sustainability Report Lazard’s Corporate Sustainability Report highlights the many ways we have integrated ESG practices across the firm. READ MORE Asset Management Financial Advisory Lazard Growth Acquisition Corp. I Investor Relations Careers Student Opportunities Diversity & Inclusion Perspective Lazard Alumni FOLLOW US Copyright 2021 Lazard Terms Of Use Legal Notice Regulatory Disclosures ­ We use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website. To learn more, visit our PRIVACY POLICY. By continuing to use this site you consent to our use of cookies. Accept Would you like to view the site in high contrast? Enable ×