Diversity, equity and inclusion

Mission Statement

At Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, we believe the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a trend, check-the-box function, or charitable endeavor. Our approach focuses on identifying ways to create and maintain a culture that reflects our values when it comes to inclusion. We aim to take an intersectional approach to understanding and addressing inequity, not just within our own systems, policies, and practices when we see it, but as responsible, active corporate citizens in our communities, the legal industry, and the markets in which we compete.

We work to remove identity-based barriers and provide support to business professionals and attorneys from all backgrounds.

The programs and initiatives we feature on this website are some of the ways we incorporate these values.

Vision

Eversheds Sutherland is guided by our five core values of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, creativity and professionalism in all that we do as a firm.

Working within that framework, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team’s charge is to create a workplace that:

• fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect
• builds a culture of inclusiveness where everyone can thrive
• reflects the goals we share with our clients of changing the legal landscape when it comes to increasing diversity, building equity, and creating a truly inclusive culture across the industry
• promotes equitable treatment when it comes to opportunity for all
• attracts, develops, retains, and promotes outstanding attorneys and other professionals from all backgrounds

This requires not just a top-down commitment from Firm leadership, but a grassroots approach when it comes to how we respect and support each other. Building firm culture such that equity and inclusion is valued among our business professionals, associates, and partners alike is absolutely vital to our success.

 

Values

	Inclusive We foster an inclusive culture that places respect and support for everyone at its core and empowers all our people to fulfill their potential.
Collaborative We leverage our collective talents for the benefit of our clients and each other and we prize teamwork and relationships.	Creative We are innovative and creative problem-solvers, providing an enhanced client an employee experience by not being bound by custom or convention.
Professional We deliver quality and excellence and act with the utmost integrity at all times.	Open We are approachable and nurture a culture of transparency and openness.

Additional team members

Agatha Ventura Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion San Diego, CA  agathaventura@eversheds-sutherland.com	Katie McIntyre Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, Data Analytics Atlanta, GA katiemcintyre@eversheds-sutherland.com
Nicky Agyevi-Armah Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist Washington, DC nickyagyevi-armah@eversheds-sutherland.com	Gabrielle Eshun DEI Specialist and ES Scholar Program Manager Atlanta, GA  gabrielleeshun@eversheds-sutherland.com