Diversity: Adorno & Yoss

With over 280 attorneys, A&Y is the largest certified minority-owned law firm in the United States and the only minority-owned law firm with its reach, depth and footprint.

It is the Firm's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without the discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Our commitment to diversity is an integral part of our firm. Diversity is part of every facet including our recruiting, hiring, training and marketing efforts as well as the organizations we belong to and programs we sponsor. Adorno & Yoss values and celebrates its minority status. We are the epitome of diversity.

Diversity in the Workplace

We are committed to the development of our minority professionals and recognize that they drive our success and growth. Female and minority attorneys as well as staff compose a large part of firm leadership.

• 58% of our attorneys are persons of color and/or women
• 44% of our partners are persons of color and/or women
• 62% of our total professional staff are women
• Persons of color and/or women comprise 72% of our total staff
• Over 60% of the common stock is owned by persons of color.

Adorno & Yoss guarantees to offer a team of attorneys as diverse as the clients we serve.

Diversity Recognitions

We are proud of our recognition as the only law firm member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council's Corporate Plus group. Corporate Plus is a membership program of the National Minority Supplier Development Council for the highest caliber minority business enterprises that have successfully handled national contracts for major corporations.

Adorno & Yoss has been certified as a minority business enterprise by the following organizations:

• Florida Regional Minority Business Council (NMSDC)

   

• Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

   

• Maryland/District of Columbia Minority Supplier Development Council (MD/DC MSDC)

   

• New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council (NY/NJ MSDC)

   

• Broward County

   

• North Broward Hospital District

   

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools

   

• South Florida Water Management District

We have been ranked in the top 300 law firms in the country according to American Lawyer's rankings. According to Hispanic Magazine, the Firm is the 106th largest Hispanic-owned business in the nation (including manufacturing).

Diversity Efforts

Adorno & Yoss is actively involved in community and bar organizations that represent and promote the interests of minorities. We continuously sponsor business events and trade shows that seek to enhance diversity in the professional community.

Supplier Diversity

As a certified minority-owned law firm, Adorno & Yoss is committed to promoting diversity through our vendors. We actively seek targeted diverse businesses and provide them with the opportunity to partner with Adorno & Yoss to provide excellent services to our Firm and our clients. Adorno & Yoss' Supplier Diversity Program ensures cover that minority and women owned businesses are well represented and have an equal opportunity in our supplier selection process.