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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are intentionally committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We aim to recruit the best legal talent from all backgrounds, and also develop and promote an ever-more inclusive pool of lawyers at all levels of the Firm.

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Recruitment

Attracting and recruiting the best legal talent requires intentional outreach to law students and lawyers from a wide variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. We continue to invest in the pipeline of future lawyers through active participation in existing external programs, as well as developing our own, such as our First Look, 1L Diversity Program and Conrad Harper 2L Diversity Fellowship.


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2024 Summer Class*

50% Women
53% Diverse
14% LGBTQ+

*U.S. Offices as of August 2024
Diverse includes racial and ethnic populations
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Retention and Development

Investing in the retention and development of our talent is paramount to the success of our lawyers and Firm. Every year we devote additional DEI resources and develop new programs to ensure our lawyers are supported at each step of their professional development. Diversity Mentoring, Diversity Leadership Conference and access to internal and external coaches are just some of the resources our diverse lawyers can access throughout their careers at Simpson Thacher.
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Our Lawyers

44% of Associates are Women
36% of Associates are Diverse
7% LGBTQ+

*U.S. Offices of August 2024
Diverse includes racial and ethnic populations

Advancement

Advancing the careers of lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds is a key priority for the Firm’s leadership. We have prioritized identifying and removing hidden barriers to advancement. We continue to identify talent at earlier career stages and provide increased transparency on skill sets necessary to achieve success at the Firm, including elevation to the partnership. Internal substantive and leadership training are complemented with DEI programming that offer lawyers opportunities to achieve their long-term career goals.

New 2024 U.S. Partners

39% Women
22% Diverse
4% LGBTQ+

Diverse includes racial and ethnic populations
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Community

Fostering an inclusive community is the necessary foundation for a successful DEI strategy. Celebrating differences, valuing individuals and respecting colleagues creates a workplace environment where everyone feels seen, heard and valued. Our affinity groups and inclusion networks, Heritage Month Celebrations, Citywide Diversity Reception and DEI programs are some of the ways we build an inclusive community at Simpson Thacher.

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Taraji P. Henson
2024 Citywide Diversity Reception Speaker

Inclusive and Active Community

7 Affinity Groups
4 Inclusion Networks
11 Citywide Diversity Receptions

News & Events

    Publications

      Collaborations

      Collaborating with clients, affinity bar organizations and law schools is an integral part of our DEI strategy. We are always eager to engage our clients with mutually aligned DEI goals, and build stronger relationships with national and regional affinity bar organizations to achieve greater inclusion in the profession. Our participation in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, New York City Bar Association and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law are some of our active DEI collaborations.

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      DEI Benchmarks and Recognitions

      Our aim is to be a DEI champion and leader in the legal profession through innovation, intention and sustained commitment. We measure our progress through quantitative and qualitative metrics, and compare our internal analysis to external benchmarks for a more comprehensive assessment of progress and areas of further growth.

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      STB United For Justice

      Simpson Thacher leverages its talent and resources to promote racial justice and combat racism across the country.

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