About Us Attorneys Mesothelioma Cases We Handle Contact Us Search Icon (855) 264-6270 Firm Statement on Diversity & Inclusion June 26, 2020 Over the past few weeks, we have watched as our country has grappled with the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and countless others. We are grieved by the impact this has had on our Black colleagues, the Black community, and this nation as a whole. As leaders in this firm, we have struggled to find adequate words to express how we are feeling, but we cannot remain silent. As plaintiffs’ attorneys, we fight for access to justice every day; that must mean access to justice for EVERYONE. We ask defendants and jurors to value human life every day; that must mean EVERY human life. As a firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy holds diversity and inclusion as core operating values and is exploring ways in which we can utilize our resources and influence to affect meaningful, positive change and social reform. Today, on behalf of the firm’s management group and leadership, Simmons Hanly Conroy is making the following commitments to our community: As of June 5, 2020, Simmons Hanly Conroy donated $10,000 to ArchCity Defenders, a holistic legal advocacy organization that combats the criminalization of poverty and state violence, especially in communities of color. We will continue to make consistent contributions to this and similar organizations as they nobly commit their careers to addressing social injustices; Educational resources and tools have made available to our employees, so we can all begin our journey to better our firm and communities; Simmons Hanly Conroy closed our offices on Friday, June 19, 2020, in recognition of Juneteenth and will continue to recognize Juneteenth as a paid firm holiday as we stand in solidarity with our colleagues and community to commemorate this day of freedom and justice for those who were formerly and unjustly enslaved; and Within the next 6 months, the firm will hire a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant to help guide the Diversity Committee and leadership on how to improve all aspects of the firm, including through diversity awareness and implicit bias training. Simmons Hanly Conroy stands for our clients as well as social justice and equality. Please know that we hold ourselves accountable to taking meaningful steps to ameliorate social and racial inequities together as an organization and in partnership with our community. Our Firm Contact Us About Us Who We Are Giving Back Our Offices In the Media Careers Work with Us Mesothelioma Complex Litigation Cases We Handle Cost To File Verdicts & Settlements Client Testimonials Follow Us Facebook Twitter Linkedin Misc Free Legal Consultation Homepage News Blog Case Studies Call Us Today (855) 264-6270 Copyright © 2021 Simmons Hanly Conroy - Privacy Policy - Disclaimer Disclaimer & Privacy Policy The contents of this website should not be construed as legal advice on any specific fact or circumstance. Its content was prepared by Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC (an Illinois law firm organized as a limited liability company with its principal office at One Court Street, Alton, IL 62002, Ph (855) 264-6270 for general information purposes only. Your receipt of such information does not create an attorney-client relationship with Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC or any of its lawyers. You should not act or rely on any of the information contained here without seeking professional legal advice. Prior results referred to in these materials do not guarantee or suggest a similar result in other matters. Do not stop taking a prescribed medication without first consulting with your doctor. Discontinuing a prescribed medication without your doctor's advice can result in injury or death. Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC's lawyers are licensed in Illinois and a limited number of other jurisdictions. They and the firm cannot file actions in all states without associating locally licensed attorneys and/or becoming admitted in that jurisdiction for a limited purpose. Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC lawyers responsible for the contents of this website are Michael Angelides and Nicholas Angelides. (Please read our full privacy policy and disclaimer).