Diversity Commitment

Dorsey understands the value of a diverse work environment and believes that this environment adds to the success of our attorneys, staff, and clients.  Policies and actions speak louder than words.  To put our views into practice, we have created a firmwide Diversity Steering Committee to drive our global effort, and appointed at the individual office level a Diversity Partner to drive local diversity efforts.  To learn more about diversity at Dorsey, please click on the links at right.

Diversity Mission Statement

Dorsey is committed to providing each individual an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed at the firm.  We believe everyone should feel at home and part of the firm’s community.  One of Dorsey’s greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that respects the individual and is knit together by our core values of excellence, unity, professionalism, community, and investment.

Recent Diversity News & Events 

2007

1. Dorsey & Whitney Offers Third Annual 'Diversity Fellowship'
2. Dorsey & Whitney Named To List Of 'Best Law Firms For Women'
3. Dorsey Sponsors New York City Bar Women in the Profession Event
4. Ebony Magazine Names Cornell Moore Among "Most Influential Blacks in America"
5. Starbucks Assistant General Counsel Discusses Diversity in Seattle
6. King County Bar Foundation Breakfast With Champions
7. Dorsey Partner Jocelyn Knoll Featured in Minnesota Women Lawyers Publication
8. 2007 Minnesota Work-Life Champions Awards Announced
9. Mapping Your Legal Pathway: A Program for 1st Year Law Students of Color 
10. Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm Named to GLBT "Best Places To Work" List
11. Dorsey Attorney Eric Peterson on the Importance of Diversity