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

  • October 21, 2010
  • Black Women Lawyers Foundation's Annual Scholarship Luncheon & Silent Auction
    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
  • 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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