Inclusivity
Supporting fairness and fostering inclusivity isn’t just our responsibility. By dedicating our talent and resources to inclusivity, our clients, our communities and our firm grow stronger every day. We have long-excelled in recruiting exceptional attorneys. But, that is not enough. Our aim is to both obtain and retain the very best professional talent.
Overview
At Butler Snow, we believe inclusion is a key driver of innovation and creativity. We have long been committed to fostering, maintaining and celebrating an environment where creative solutions and new ideas are welcomed. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our competitive advantage. Our firm culture is rooted in collaboration and partnership, and an inclusive environment is paramount to preserving that culture and delivering an elevated level of client service.
This dedication extends beyond our firm through our active participation in and sponsorship of diverse organizations and events domestically and internationally. We promote outreach through professional associations, mentoring, recruiting, sponsorships and networking. Butler Snow is also proud to be a Law Firm Affiliate of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. Butler Snow was one of only three law firms worldwide selected as an inaugural recipient of the prestigious AT&T Legal Department Diversity and Inclusion Award.
Butler Snow is also proud to be continuing its participation in seeking Mansfield Rule certification. The goal of the Mansfield Rule is to boost the representation of historically underrepresented lawyers in law firm leadership. The Mansfield Rule has become the standard by which law firms track and measure that they have affirmatively considered at least 30% women, lawyers from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, lawyers with disabilities and LGBTQ+ lawyers for top leadership roles, senior-level lateral hiring, promotions into the equity partnership and participation in client pitch meetings.
Diversity & Inclusivity Committee
Andrea La’Verne Edney
Chair
Dawn P. BookHardt
S. Keenan Carter
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Executive Committee Member (Ex Officio)
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Equity Committee Chair (Ex Officio)
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Equity Committee Chair (Ex Officio)
Associate Review Committee Co-Chair (Ex Officio)
Associate Review Committee Co-Chair (Ex Officio)
Sponsorship & Professional Activities
Butler Snow dedicates a significant portion of the firm’s sponsorship dollars to events and programs dedicated to furthering inclusivity in our profession. We are committed to helping promote inclusivity in the communities in which we work.
- NASBA’s The Center for Public Trust’s HBCU Initiative
- CASA of Hancock County
- Law Firm Antiracism Alliance
- Mississippi Bar Association
- Vanderbilt BLSA Student and Alumni Banquet
- Memphis Bar Association Black History Month CLE
- 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee Annual Gala
- Boys and Girls Club Steak N’ Burger Dinner
- Magnolia Bar Foundation Boys and Girls Law Camp
- Mississippi Women Lawyer’s Association Day of Leadership
- Association of Women Attorneys Law & Leadership Conference
- The National Bar Association
Butler Snow is dedicated to helping promote inclusivity in the communities in which we work.
Butler Snow Women's Initiative
Butler Snow is dedicated to promoting and supporting the advancement of women. The Women’s Initiative is a key component of our diversity and inclusivity efforts. In a culture that’s focused solely on serving the client without concern for who’s going to get the credit – many of the traditional roadblocks that have stunted the advancement of women in the legal profession are replaced with an environment where women attorneys can thrive.
News & Announcements
Learn more about Butler Snow’s efforts and the organizations we partner with to promote a more diverse and inclusive legal profession.