Portrait of Casey Ryan

Casey Ryan

Global Managing Partner & Executive Committee Chair — Reed Smith LLP

I, Casey Ryan, personally commit to the following:

To promote a culture where all are seen, heard, valued, and included.
To identify and elevate diverse talent into positions of leadership and influence.
To champion the people, programs, and processes that make Reed Smith an employer of choice for diverse talent.
To use my voice to ensure that Reed Smith hires, provides opportunities, and promotes equitably.
To collaborate with clients to promote diversity, equity, and belonging in our business relationships and in our communities.

To foster a workplace culture rooted in teamwork and respect, acknowledging and celebrating our differences.
To lead with integrity by ensuring equity is woven into the fabric of our firm – continuously assessing policies, practices and procedures to ensure they are equitable and free of bias.
To recruit diverse talent and provide mentorship, networks, and business and professional development opportunities.
To maximize our impact as a DEI leader through meaningful, impactful collaboration with clients, including through joint workshops and programs, mentorship opportunities, secondments and fellowships, and community and pro bono partnerships.
To monitor and measure progress at the firm-wide, office, practice, and individual levels.
To maintain an organizational commitment to and participation in the LCLD.