Our firm has been committed to inclusion since its founding — a dedication that has shaped the intellectual and cultural character of Paul, Weiss over many decades. Most elite law firms profess a devotion to diversity and inclusion, but none can match Paul, Weiss’s history of putting it into practice.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion News
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation With NPR Journalist Ari Shapiro in Honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Paul, Weiss hosted a firmwide conversation with Ari Shapiro, host of NPR’s All Things Considered and author of the bestselling memoir, The Best Strangers in the World.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation with Author Qian Julie Wang in Honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Paul, Weiss hosted a firmwide conversation with Qian Julie Wang, author of bestselling memoir, Beautiful Country.
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Women’s History Month Event Focuses on Intersection of AI and Gender Identity
As part of our Women’s History Month programming, Paul, Weiss hosted a firmwide fireside chat focused on cutting-edge issues at the nexus of artificial intelligence and gender identity.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation with Peabody Award-Winning Author Michele Norris in Honor of Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, Paul, Weiss hosted a firmwide conversation with journalist and author Michele Norris about her new book, Our Hidden Conversations, which explores race and identity in America.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation with Pilar Ramos in Honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Paul, Weiss hosted a firmwide conversation with Pilar Ramos, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of TelevisaUnivision, Inc., and corporate Partner Maria-Leticia Ossa Daza.
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Paul, Weiss Celebrates Heritage Months With Firmwide Children’s Book Clubs
The Paul, Weiss Networks celebrate heritage months with the Paul, Weiss Kids Book Clubs.
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Six Paul, Weiss Fellows Start at NYU’s Center for Race, Inequality and the Law
Six Paul, Weiss Fellows have been selected by the NYU School of Law Center for Race, Inequality and the Law for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Paul, Weiss Launches Dedicated DEI Strategic Advisory Group
Paul, Weiss has launched a new DEI Strategic Advisory practice aimed at helping companies navigate the increasingly challenging legal landscape surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion programs, policies and commitments.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts 22nd Annual Diversity Networking Reception
On June 27, more than 1,000 Paul, Weiss lawyers, clients, students and alumni joined us at our annual Diversity Networking Reception at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. gave the keynote speech and spoke about his family tree and the power of our connected genealogical roots.
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Ted Wells Reflects on Aftermath of the Murder of George Floyd in Forbes
Litigation partner Ted Wells shared his thoughts on the ongoing struggle for racial equality following the murder of George Floyd with Forbes in “Two Years After George Floyd, Black Leaders Reflect On Change.”
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Yahonnes Cleary and Danyale Price Named Notable Black Leaders by Crain’s New York Business
Litigation partner Yahonnes Cleary and Chief Inclusion Officer Danyale Price were recognized by Crain’s New York Business as 2022 “Notable Black Leaders,” a recognition awarded to accomplished professionals elevating the Black community in the New York City area.
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Jeannie Rhee Speaks at NAPABA Convention on Her Pro Bono Achievements
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee was honored with a Pro Bono Award at the 2021 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Convention.
Culture of Inclusion
Inclusion is not a department or an initiative, it is an integral part of our culture. We recognize that different perspectives enrich our institution and help us solve problems more effectively.
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Initiatives
Paul, Weiss’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, from programs aimed at pipeline development and recruitment to promotion and advancement, are designed to strengthen the inclusiveness of our culture and to contribute to the diversity of the legal profession overall.
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Diversity Networking Reception
Our Annual Diversity Networking Reception is the premier summer networking event in New York City, connecting lawyers and business professionals of color with one another and with the larger legal and business communities.
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Women at Paul, Weiss
We are sharply focused on the retention and promotion of our women lawyers and are committed to providing them with the tools to achieve professional success.
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By the Numbers
Most elite law firms profess a devotion to diversity. Paul, Weiss has a history of putting it into practice and a commitment to constantly improving.
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Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss has long been widely recognized for its market-leading diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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