2022 Talent Year in Review: DEI Strategic Plan
Delve Into Our 2026 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan
In 2022, Foley introduced an updated DEI Strategic Plan that builds on the firm’s past successes, aligns with our firmwide strategic plan, and reflects our integrated talent approach.
Scroll down to learn about each of the plan’s five pillars.
Recruitment
Hear partner Sara Madavo discuss how we are working to increase the number of attorneys from demographically underrepresented backgrounds, in particular Black attorneys, recruited as entry-level and lateral hires.
Development
Hear Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Alexis Robertson share how Foley is embedding DEI considerations in legal talent development processes and procedures, working to ensure that attorneys from demographically underrepresented backgrounds receive equitable access to assignments, feedback, professional development, and client opportunities.
Promotion
Foley is focused on intentionally diversifying the firm’s partnership and leadership positions. The following illustrates the demographics of attorneys, from demographically underrepresented backgrounds*, who serve on our management committee, are members of our equity partnership, serve as department leadership, U.S. office managing partners, and comprise the overall attorney population.
55%
of our Management Committee
35%
of our Equity Partnership
58%
of Department Leadership
29%
of U.S. Office Managing Partners
49%
of All Attorneys
*Gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ, veterans, and persons with disabilities
Education
Learn how we are fostering and supporting a firmwide organizational culture that values diversity and promotes inclusion by providing DEI education, and related programming, to everyone at Foley.
Client Engagement
Hear partner Jeff Gundersen speak about how we are proactively engaging and collaborating with clients to further DEI at Foley and in the legal industry.