The firm's diversity efforts are overseen by a firmwide Diversity Committee consisting of partners, associates and administrative staff. 

It includes the Chair and the Managing Partner of the firm. The Diversity Committee assists in developing and implementing policies and initiatives that are intended to promote a diverse workforce at all levels of the firm. The Diversity Committee is chaired by William Cook, a partner in our Washington, DC, office. If you have any questions about the activities of the Diversity Committee, please feel free to contact Mr. Cook.

The following are some of the things we do to promote diversity in our organization:

• Within one year of joining Arnold & Porter LLP, all of our new colleagues attend a mandatory diversity training program. The training program has increased sensitivity to and awareness of diversity issues at all levels of the firm, has become an important part of the culture of our firm, and fosters a work environment that is hospitable to everyone, from all backgrounds.
  
  
• In 2007, the Diversity Committee instituted a diversity awareness and educational initiative as part of its overall program. The firm developed a Diversity Calendar for all of our offices, and, as part of this program, the firm hosts diversity activities, posts educational displays, and provides information for local events and activities that are taking place. Through this program, we have celebrated Black History Month, National Women's Month, Asia Pacific Heritage Month, Gay Pride Month, Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, and Native American Month, respectively.
  
  
• We have implemented a Diversity Leadership Training program for attorneys and staff in leadership positions in our firm to encourage them to develop programs that will promote an appreciation for diversity in the areas for which they are responsible. Each participant is asked to develop an initiative in his or her area of responsibility (e.g., committee, department or practice group). As a result of this effort, we expanded our programs for women attorneys, increased our diversity awareness program, and are expanding our community service involvement.
  
  
• Arnold & Porter was one of two founding firms to launch the DC Minority Attorney Networking Series. Forty-two firms are now participating city-wide. The series has attracted minority attorneys from private, corporate, and government practice. The series provides a practical and productive way to enhance the careers and business development prospects of minority lawyers in our community. In the spring of 2007, Arnold & Porter took the lead in rolling out the Minority Attorney Networking Series to New York City. 
  
  
• In 2006, the firm hosted its first Minority Attorney Summit. The Summit was attended by the firm's minority attorneys, minority alumni, and minority in-house counsel who work for clients or at corporations recognized for their diversity efforts. The goal of the Summit was to discuss ways in which law firms and corporations can work more closely together in promoting diversity and the success of minority lawyers in the profession. 

Arnold & Porter LLP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran's status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our firm's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Arnold & Porter maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good-faith efforts to recruit, hire, and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals, and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D.

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