Diverse attorneys are being heard. We have a voice here.

—Lorraine Campos, Partner

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are driven from all corners of the firm, and our leadership demands accountability in order to measure the pace and quality of our progress. While there will always be more to accomplish, we measure our progress not just in numbers, but also in community growth, changing behaviors and observable outcomes.

Leadership Focus.

By The Numbers

While we exceed the national averages in all diversity categories, we know we can do better. We must do better. Doing better means remaining accountable to both our people and our clients on all aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our diversity:
Racially and Ethnically Diverse Attorneys 30%
LGBTQ+ Attorneys8%
Women Attorneys42%
Management Board50%
Practice Group Leaders40%
Office Managing Partners57%

A Higher Accountability

The Crowell Rule

At Crowell we hold ourselves to a higher standard than the legal industry. The Crowell Rule helps to ensure that we methodically and consistently interview diverse talent for all open lawyer positions. For partner and non-partner positions, groups are required to interview at least 30% racially/ethnically diverse and LGBTQ+ candidates and at least 50% gender, racially/ethnically and LGBTQ+ diverse candidates to ensure we are accessing the most diverse and best qualified candidate pool.

The biggest differentiator is that top leadership sets the tone and leads by example.

Juan A. Arteaga

Partner

Affinity Groups

CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE

Our affinity groups and resource networks provide safe spaces, development opportunities, critical support and access to leadership. Through shared culture, open dialogue and community engagement, group members are able to address challenges, identify opportunities, share successes  and advocate for each other in the firm’s continued pursuit of promoting progress and equitable policies, practices and procedures.

Looking Ahead

Crowell is invested
in results.

We pledge to double the number of lawyers from diverse backgrounds and increase the percentage of women and diverse lawyers in leadership, adding at least 150 women and lawyers from diverse backgrounds by 2026.

The firm understands we can always do better, and that demonstrates true allyship to me.

Sima Namiri-Kalantari

Partner

Recognition

Mansfield Certification Plus (along with Mansfield Certification for the sixth consecutive year)

  • 2024 Top Performer + Compass Designations

    The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

  • Corporate Equality Index 100% Score

    Human Rights Campaign (13th consecutive year)

  • 2021 A-List

    The American Lawyer

  • Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s “Tipping the Scales” Award

    50 percent or more women in 2023 U.S.-based new partner classes

  • Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity

    Seramount (13th consecutive year)

  • 2024 DEI Framework Member List (4th consecutive year)

    Bloomberg Law

  • 2023 Thomas L. Sager Award Finalist

    Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)

  • Top 25 of the 200 leading U.S. law firms

    The American Lawyer’s 2023 Diversity Scorecard

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