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Shearman & Sterling's Diversity Committee
Shearman & Sterling has long been committed to attracting, retaining and advancing a diverse population of attorneys and support staff. For more than a decade, the firm's active Diversity Committee has been designing and implementing initiatives for each office that promote awareness, provide education and foster open conversations on diversity issues.
In 2000, Anna L. Brown was hired as the full-time diversity management attorney to help develop and implement the firm's global diversity initiative. As a former associate at the firm and a founding member of the Committee, Ms. Brown is an important resource for our professionals, as well as for external organizations.
The Committee supports many diversity projects and professional events, both within the firm and in the legal community, including:
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Creating firmwide diversity awareness programs, which are included in the annual new partner orientations and in the curriculum for first-year and summer associates, as well as in the annual associate conferences.
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Supporting individual offices, in the US and Europe, with their individual diversity needs.
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Sponsoring discussions and programs on women and the legal community, including advancement and professional development.
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Supporting affinity groups or common interest groups at the firm that foster a supportive network for group members within the firm.
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Working with the firm's Recruiting and Professional Personnel and Development Departments to create advanced diversity awareness and education.
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Funding scholarships and training programs for youths in underserved communities at all levels of education.
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