I, Scott MacCormack, personally commit to the following:

Personal Commitment

To create a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization, we must be intentional. With intentionality at the forefront, I personally pledge to:

• Leverage my position to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to be embedded in every facet of our organization
• Use my voice, actively and courageously, to advocate for DEI, anti-racism, Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+ rights, and the rights of other underrepresented and marginalized groups, internally and externally
• Engage with our partners, associates, and staff to continue to emphasize the importance of DEI in all decision-making
• Meet with clients who share our deep commitment to DEI and explore opportunities to collaborate around that shared commitment
• Focus on ensuring that DEI is embedded into our policies and practices, including hiring, development, compensation, and promotion
• Shepherd our sponsorship program for underrepresented minority attorneys, with the specific goal of paving a path to partnership for attorneys of color
• Participate actively on our DEI leadership committee and in other areas of the DEI structure
• Maintain open dialog with partners, associates, and staff to continue to improve DEI at our organization, and to make changes as needed to further DEI
• Recognize (and help others recognize) the systems of oppression built into our institutions and work intentionally to dismantle them
• Meet regularly with our active participant LCLD Fellows and Pathfinders and alumni to support their participation in the program and their success at the firm.
• Hold myself, and the firm, accountable for meaningful progress and the advancement of women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and veterans into partnership and leadership roles at the firm

Organizational Commitment

At Davis Wright Tremaine, we seek to foster a culture where all talented individuals—including those traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, a path to success. Our vision is built on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. For 2021-22, we have set forth six strategic priorities to advance the vision. As a firm, we commit to:

• Strengthen our firmwide efforts by redefining and clarifying our DEI structure, strengthening and aligning communications, and collaborating with pro bono and social impact to advance our shared values
• Foster an inclusive community by recognizing and rewarding DEI efforts, supporting and refining our affinity groups, and committing to belonging
• Prioritize growth by analyzing the data, building and recruiting a diverse pipeline, supporting the path to success, and facilitating sponsorship
• Generate opportunities for education by offering presentations on broader societal topics, equipping our affinity groups with tools, influencing trajectory at key pivot points in recruiting, advancement, and development, and offering a DEI lens to everything we do at the firm
• Engage with external stakeholders including deepening our relationships with clients around our shared commitment to DEI and expanding our partnerships with affinity bar organizations, diversity organizations, and diverse suppliers
• Require accountability in our efforts through transparency in data tracking and trends and encouraging greater involvement in our DEI efforts