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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is a diverse and inclusive law firm both in composition and practice. The employees of our firm comprise different genders, races, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and other protected employee classifications. We are committed to maintaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to state publicly that:
Our commitment to diversity is fundamental to our firm culture, critical to our ability to attract the best professionals and staff, and essential to the effective delivery of high quality legal services to our clients of all backgrounds.
Diversity Committee: The Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz Diversity Committee is co-chaired by partners Lisa Davis and Edward Rosenthal, and includes attorneys Sujin Kim and Mark Merriman, and our Director of Marketing, Marc Handelman. The Diversity Committee regularly examines all areas of our firm – including policies, practices, and procedures -- with an eye to structuring and leading measurable diversity initiatives.
Recruitment: We recruit attorneys and staff regardless of race, color, disability, religion, age, marital status, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, or any other applicable protected status under federal, state and local law. We strive to ensure a diverse pool of applicants for every open position, both for professional and non-professional employees. Among other initiatives, we post job openings with organizations that support diversity, and use recruiters who have a commitment to diversity and relationships with diverse applicants. We are committed to increasing our current percentage of diverse lawyers and staff.
Retention: Recognizing that different employees have different personal needs and family pressures, we pledge to continue to find ways to provide equitable and reasonable accommodations for all attorneys and staff to the extent practicable. We will mentor diverse associates, and plan to provide a forum where diverse attorneys and other employees may seek guidance, express concerns, and raise issues relating to their relationship with the firm and their professional growth. We help employees meet work-life balance issues, and we will continue to offer benefits such as permitting covered individuals to list domestic partners on their health plans.
Sponsorship and Support: We actively participate in and support important organizations that promote diversity, equality, freedom of speech, expression, and religion and other fundamental human and civil rights. We are planning a series of diversity-themed events to be presented at the firm.
Vendors: We pledge to consider implementing a supplier diversity program such as that recommended by the National Supplier Diversity Council. Where appropriate, we would be pleased to partner or act as co-counsel with Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises in the legal community and in other industries.
Questions: If you have any questions about the Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz Diversity Policy, please contact Edward Rosenthal at (212) 826-5524 or erosenthal@fkks.com, or Lisa Davis at (212) 826-5530 or ldavis@fkks.com.
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