I, Edward Gates, personally commit to the following:

Personal Commitment 

• Implement our firm’s D, E, & I strategic aims set forth in our 2021 strategic plan, including diversifying firm leadership and making efforts to promote and retain diverse talent.
• Be a constant voice at our firm to promote D, E & I education and efforts. 
• Lead by example in connection with D, E & I efforts at our firm by promoting and participating in training, recruiting, cultural and other firm-sponsored events.

Organizational Commitment 

• Commit resources necessary to achieve our firm’s D, E, & I strategic aims set forth in our 2021 strategic plan.
• Expand recruitment efforts to help achieve D, E & I goals of increased women and underrepresented minority Associates and lateral hires. 
• Expand training and education employee offerings to support D, E, & I goals of minimizing bias in work allocation, professional development and promotion opportunities. 
• Implement the Midsize Mansfield Rule achieving at least a 30% diverse attorney and leadership population by 2023.
• Require Practice Group and Individual annual performance plans to include measurable D, E & I goals.