Diversity
Archer & Greiner's Commitment to Diversity
Archer & Greiner, P.C. is committed to fostering diversity in the firm. Diversity enriches our relationships within the firm, creating a workplace environment that embraces differences in perspectives and culture, and optimizing the firm’s ability to attract and develop talented professionals and staff. Diversity also widens our experience and perspective for understanding the needs of our clients and the community, thereby enhancing the firm’s ability to serve a broad client base, and creating additional opportunities that will augment the firm’s growth, stature, and future economic security.
As part of its commitment to fostering diversity, the firm has established a Diversity Committee. The Committee membership is approved by the Board of Directors. The Committee is chaired by a member of the firm’s Board of Directors, and includes liaison members from the firm’s Personnel and Hiring Committees, along with at least three but not more than five other members. Partners and associates are eligible for Committee membership. Members will be selected consistent with the purpose and function of the Committee.
The core functions of the Committee are as follows:
• Work on a collaborative basis with the Personnel and Hiring Committees and firm management to review current practices and policies regarding recruitment, hiring, training, mentoring, evaluation, and advancement, and make recommendations that will enhance the firm’s opportunities to recruit, develop and retain qualified diverse candidates;
• Review and recommend initiatives for diversity training that will enhance the knowledge base of the firm;
• In collaboration with the firm’s marketing department, monitor and recommend opportunities, such as conferences, networking events, and organization membership which enhance opportunities for professional development and support the firm’s diversity initiatives;
• Serve as a resource for individuals who wish to utilize the Committee’s expertise for advice or support;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of initiatives and best practices in the legal industry for enhancing diversity and periodically provide updates to firm management
• Work on special projects as may be assigned by the Board of Directors from time to time