Toggle Menu ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Today’s business leaders see diversity and inclusion as a fundamental value, and so do we. We always have. Our commitment to diversity goes far beyond rhetoric and initiatives. We strongly believe we build better teams, forge better client relationships, and provide better customer service because of our diverse team of professionals. We seek and welcome the talents of those from different age groups, genders, identities, races, or cultural backgrounds. These are the threads that make up the fabric of our firm. THE K&L GATES EXPERIENCE RECOGNITIONS SUSTAINABILITY AT K&L GATES DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PRO BONO MEDIA CENTER LEADERSHIP OUR APPROACH TO MATTER MANAGEMENT AND PRICING CLIENT ENGAGEMENT TEAM MEET OUR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE VIEW MEET THE WOMEN IN THE PROFESSION COMMITTEE VIEW DIVERSITY NEWS 11 November 2020 K&L Gates, Ms. JD Launch Virtual Pathway to Success Business Training Program for Firm's Women and Diverse Associates Read Release 02 November 2020 Numerous K&L Gates Diverse and Women Lawyers Recognized for Leadership and Legal Accomplishments Read Release 07 October 2020 K&L Gates Boosts Corporate Practice with Charlotte Partner Addition Bonita K. Black joins our Charlotte office as a partner in the corporate practice. Read Release MORE NEWS As a global law firm with more than 40 offices on five continents, K&L Gates has built a workplace that is intrinsically diverse in experiences, perspectives, and ideas. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is the force that propels and supports our dedication to our people and our culture. At K&L Gates, one of our core values is to create and sustain a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture that encourages satisfaction and productivity for all of our lawyers and professional staff. It is our strategic priority to maintain an inclusive culture that enriches the experience of our lawyers, enabling them to better serve our clients. We do this by: Ensuring that inclusion is always top-of-mind; Expanding the K&L Gates profile in the talent market; and Executing a talent development program that improves lawyer integration and retention. Goals and action steps related to each of these areas are reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis by the firm’s Diversity and Women in the Profession committees, led by two women equity partners who report quarterly on the committees’ progress to the firm’s Management Committee and oversee robust budgets and our employee resource groups, which include groups for women lawyers; LGBT employees and allies; lawyers of color; working parents; veterans; and lawyers with disabilities. These groups spearhead programs ranging from women’s business mentorship training in Portland and promoting mental health awareness in London and Melbourne, to assisting transgender individuals with name changes in Melbourne, Pittsburgh, and Sydney. As a firm, we pledge to listen, be educated, take action, and work together to help in the fight to end racism, and to foster a more equitable and inclusive society. We acknowledge the impact of institutional racism in our society and are committed to working to address the needs of our Black and other diverse colleagues, clients, friends, allies, and supporters. + ACTING FOR DIVERSITY + CONVENING VOICES AROUND DIVERSITY + EDUCATING AND REFLECTING ON DIVERSITY + DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE + WOMEN IN THE PROFESSION COMMITTEE + LAW STUDENT DIVERSITY INITIATIVES + SPONSORSHIPS AND MEMBERSHIPS + DIVERSITY ACCOLADES + OTHER HIGHLIGHTS CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE As a firm, we reject racism and social injustice. As a firm, we reject racism and social injustice. We believe that education is key to activate change; therefore, we are actively hosting a speaker series titled, Conversations About Race to convene voices around diversity. Watch these powerful discussions. 1 2 3 Our Management Committee is composed of 25% women lawyers, 25% lawyers of color, 6% LGBTQ+ lawyers and 6% veteran lawyers. Privacy Policy Legal Notices Advertisement Statement Contact Us Alumni Network Extranet ©2005-2021 K&L Gates LLP. All Rights Reserved. Get Connected Linkedin Twitter YouTube Facebook Instagram Global Counsel Across Five Continents. Our office locations can be viewed here. Related Information ESG - Environmental Social GovernanceCareersJerry S. McDevitt By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy Cookies Settings Reject Cookies Accept All Cookies