Inclusion

Attorneys of Color Initiative

Munger, Tolles & Olson's Attorneys of Color Initiative seeks to build a supportive working environment, with specific emphasis on equal opportunity for lawyers of color in recruiting, retention, development and long-term success at the firm. The Attorneys of Color Initiative is open to all partners, of counsel and associates regardless of race or ethnicity and works closely with the firm’s other analogous initiatives, as well as with external organizations with similar missions, to identify and adopt best practices that will advance these goals.

Here are just a few of the ways the Attorneys of Color Initiative supports and encourages equality for lawyers of color, both at Munger Tolles and throughout the legal profession:

RECRUITING AND RETAINING TALENT

“From Here to There” Lunchtime Series: The Attorneys of Color Initiative presents the “From Here to There” lunchtime series, which gives attorneys at the firm the opportunity to hear from partners in an informal setting and learn more about their paths to partnership and how they integrate their personal and professional lives.

Networking: The Attorneys of Color Initiative organizes informal networking gatherings throughout the year, which build community and provide a space to share experiences and cultivate relationships.

Onboarding: The Attorneys of Color Initiative promotes inclusion before attorneys join the firm by arranging pre-start dinners for new attorneys to meet some of their colleagues and begin learning about life at Munger Tolles.

Recruiting: Members of the Attorneys of Color Initiative regularly participate in panels at law schools around the country to discuss issues important to many students of color in preparing for life at a law firm.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Attorneys of Color Initiative encourages MTO lawyers to engage in their communities by sharing information about opportunities to attend and speak at conferences and by encouraging attorneys to join organizations that align with their passions. This has led to involvement with many organizations dedicated to advancing equality for lawyers of color in the legal profession, such as the Minority Corporate Counsel Association and the California Minority Counsel Program. Additionally, in conjunction with the Attorneys of Color Initiative, MTO sponsors the Langston Bar’s Corporate Firm Network.

To learn more about the Attorneys of Color Initiative, please contact Co-Chairs: Stephany Reaves, Rosio Flores Arriaga and Jing Jin.