I, Robert Surrette, personally commit to the following:

Personal Commitments

• Model inclusive leadership.
• Continue to learn about DEI and how to use my role to be an ally.
• Continue to learn about the experiences of the Firm’s diverse attorneys.
• Provide support to retain the Firm’s diverse talent.
• Partner with clients, universities, and law schools to develop a diverse hiring pipeline.
• Encourage the Firm’s diverse attorneys to apply for and participate in the LCLD programs.

Organizational Commitments

• Continue to administer and promote the firm’s Diversity Fellowship.
• Continue to meet the criteria for Mansfield Certification every year.
• Continue to work with legal diversity organizations, like LCLD, and other partners to promote and support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Continue to partner with clients to expand our DEI impact and reach.
• Continue to support and encourage attorney involvement in DEI mentorship and sponsorship activity.
• Continue to provide attorneys with creditable hours for eligible DEI activities.