Over the past few years, the way we see diversity and inclusion has evolved – but our focus has always been on our people. We have stepped up in how we recruit talent, develop our future leaders, and promote colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds.

We are tremendously proud of the strides we have made in recent years. But as the largest law firm in Texas, it’s incumbent upon us to lead the way on diversity and inclusion, and we still have a lot of work to do.

We are evolving our thinking to embrace the idea of belonging. We’ve heard it said that diversity is a fact, inclusion is an act, and belonging is an outcome. We are dedicated to creating an environment where each one of us feels like we belong at Jackson Walker – that we are one collective team delivering the best service to our clients, improving our communities, and celebrating our wins.

For the past two years, we have been participating in Diversity Lab's Mansfield certification programs. In doing so, we have taken an active and intentional role in looking at hard facts and figures. Thanks to the collective progress we have made, in October, we achieved Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus status. We were also recognized with the 2022 Compass Award by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). We are now working toward achieving Mansfield 6.0 certification.

We appreciate each and every one of our attorneys and professional staff who make our Firm so special. Together, we will continue the momentum to launch fresh ideas and commitments that will bring long-term change. We are excited for the future and the opportunity to make a real impact inside and outside our Firm.

Wade Cooper
Firmwide Managing Partner

Suzan Kedron
Diversity & Inclusion Committee Chair