Diversity and Inclusion Attorney Network

Diversity and Inclusion Brochure

The Diversity and Inclusion Attorney Network ("DIAN") was created to provide attorneys of color with a forum where they can address issues of interest within the Firm and the broader legal community. 

DIAN is committed to the education, mentoring, recruitment, retention and promotion of the Firm's attorneys of color and to providing them with internal and external networking, career and business development opportunities. 

Our Approach:

  • Provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas and peer support through regular firm-wide meetings.
  • Have each office assume a leadership role to ensure effective firm-wide implementation and execution of the group's mission.
  • Communicate directly with firm management to discuss relevant issues and make recommendations.
  • Support diversity by participating in the recruitment of summer associates, entry-level and lateral attorneys.
  • Mentor attorneys of color in order to enhance both professional and personal growth.
  • Facilitate and develop cross-marketing opportunities between attorneys of color in all practice groups and all offices.
  • Host and sponsor events that highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the Firm and in the legal profession.
  • Attend bar association and law school activities, diversity job fairs and receptions, community events, and other activities relevant to attorneys of color.
  • Establish and cultivate ties with clients, diverse bar associations, professional organizations and our local communities.

Through strong leadership and the support of dedicated group members, DIAN strives to further Sheppard Mullin's commitment to foster diversity and inclusion for its attorneys, its clients and the legal profession.  For more information on DIAN, please contact D&I@sheppardmullin.com.

Events & Sponsorships

  • 2011 National Indian Gaming Association Annual Conference in Phoeniz, AZ
    April 3, 2011
  • USC Street Law Program in Los Angeles
    March 2011
  • Asian Pacific American Bar Association 13th Annual Installation Dinner in Los Angeles, CA
    March 11, 2011
  • 2011 Hispanic National Bar Association Corporate Counsel Conference in New Orleans, LA
    March 9, 2011
  • 33rd Annual Orange County Hispanic Bar Association's Installation Dinner and Scholarship Fundraiser
    March 5, 2011
  • Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area Annual Dinner
    March 4, 2011
  • Loyola Law School Young Lawyers Program in Los Angeles
    March 4, 2011
  • Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana - 2011 Annual Membership
    2011
  • Columbia Law School's Native American Law Student's Association's 2011 Moot Court Competition Awards Banquet
    February 26, 2011
  • J.M. Langston Annual Installation and Awards Gala
    January 29, 2011
  • San Francisco Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights 24th Annual Luncheon
    January 19, 2011
  • Muslim Advocates Annual Dinner Featuring U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.
    December 10, 2010
  • 11th Annual Spotlight 29 Casino Charity Golf Tournament
    December 9, 2010
  • Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Annual Gala Dinner
    December 9, 2010
  • Anti-Defamation League Dinner Honoring Peter Schwartz
    December 7, 2010
  • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Convention
    November 17, 2010
  • Minority Corporate Counsel Association's Northeast Region Diversity Dinner
    November 10, 2010
  • October 21, 2010
  • South Asian Bar Association of San Diego's Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
    October 16, 2010
  • Chinese Hospital's 16th Annual Golf Tournament
    October 11, 2010
  • Black Women Lawyers Foundation's Annual Scholarship Luncheon & Silent Auction in New York
    May 1, 2010
  • University of Southern California's Black Alumni Association Annual Awards Dinner
    April 15, 2010
  • National Indian Gaming Annual Conference & Membership
    April 6, 2010
  • Asian American Bar Association's Greater Bay Area Chapter
    March 19, 2010
  • National Employment Law Counsel Diversity Reception
    March 9, 2010
  • The Orange County Hispanic Bar Association - 2010 Annual Dinner
    March 6, 2010
  • Hispanic National Bar Association's Corporate Counsel Conference, 2010
    March 4, 2010
  • Asian Pacific American Bar Association - 12th Annual Installation Dinner
    February 25, 2010
  • J.M. Langston Annual Installation and Awards Dinner
    February 20, 2010
  • Lawrence Family Annual Jewish Film Festival
    February 11, 2010
  • San Francisco Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights - Martin Luther King Jr. Lunch
    January 28, 2010
  • Asian Pacific Bar Association of Silicon Valley
    2010
  • The Orange County Diversity Task Force
    January 1, 2010
  • National Hispanic Leadership Awards
    December 9, 2009
  • San Diego Jewish Academy - Anniversary Dinner
    December 2, 2009
  • Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles - Annual Thanksgiving Eve Cocktail Sip Foundraiser
    November 25, 2009
  • Mexican American Bar Foundation - Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala
    June 13, 2009

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