Diversity: Patton Boggs LLP

DIVERSITY IS A CORE VALUE

A great law firm, like the clients it serves, is rich in diversity. Differences in background, gender, race, education, culture, sexual orientation, and life experience create a multidimensional and rewarding work experience, one that simultaneously nurtures and challenges each employee.

Patton Boggs is a great law firm. We recognize that diversity produces an inspired environment that generates more creative thinking, better solutions, and increased understanding. We welcome and encourage the benefits that flow from promoting diversity in our offices, and we strongly believe that diversity is essential to the firm's success, both for our employees and for our clients.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE

Patton Boggs enthusiastically complies with the letter and spirit of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is fundamental at Patton Boggs that all employment and human resource policies and decisions be adopted and implemented without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical handicap, or any other legally protected status. By strictly adhering to this policy, the firm pledges its commitment to complying fully with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals.

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Patton Boggs' firm-wide Diversity Committee is comprised of partners, associates, and senior staff. It reports to the Executive Committee and is charged with developing new ideas and approaches to achieve the stated goal of making Patton Boggs the top diversity law firm.

If you have any questions about the Diversity Committee, please feel free to contact the Committee chairs:

Rodney Slater
Partner
2550 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
rslater@pattonboggs.com

Mary Beth Bosco
Partner
2550 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
mbosco@pattonboggs.com

Patton Boggs Participates in the Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program

Patton Boggs is proud to commit $30,000 for three individual scholarships for minority law students as part of the Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program. Established by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), this program helps minority law students meet financial needs, such as payment of tuition, book costs, and assorted fees. In addition, it exposes them to leaders in the profession who can guide and mentor their careers.

Patton Boggs Establishes National Council of La Raza's (NCLR) Law Student Scholarship

Patton Boggs awards a $10,000 scholarship to underwrite a first-year Hispanic law student in summer employment aimed at furthering the National Council of La Raza¿s (NCLR) mission to advance career opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through this annual scholarship program, the firm hopes to have a direct, positive effect on improving the prospects for numerous Hispanic youths in the legal field. Patton Boggs is also outside general counsel to NCLR.

PATTON BOGGS WOMEN'S FORUM

Established in 1993 by the firm's female attorneys, the Patton Boggs Women's Forum allows female professionals at the firm to share ideas and discover new ways of enhancing their communication. The Women's Forum meets regularly to discuss common issues, to share professional and business development strategies, and to encourage mentoring and personal relationships. Over the years, the Women's Forum has proposed various policies, such as expanded parental leave, and alternative work schedules. To learn more about Patton Boggs Women's Forum, visit www.pattonboggswomensforum.com.

We are very proud to have been named one of the Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother magazine. Patton Boggs was also highly ranked in Vault, Inc.'s Best in Diversity category, coming in at #6 for Diversity with Respect to Women. In addition, Multicultural Law also recognized the firm as a top law firm for diversity with regard to our diversity efforts and programs.

Patton Boggs recognizes that our foundation is built on the strength of our people and that diversity is essential to the firm's success, both for our employees and for our clients.

To strengthen our commitment to diversity, Patton Boggs proudly supports many diversity-related, events, organizations, and initiatives, including:

American Association of People with Disabilities
http://www.aapd-dc.org/index.php
Patton Boggs sponsored the American Association of People with Disabilities 2008 Gala. The awards honored individuals whose lifetime work created a better quality of life for people with disabilities and recognizing emerging leaders with disabilities.

Alaska 8(a) Association
http://www.8aonline.org/
Patton Boggs continues the efforts in assisting Native American and 8(a) companies in identifying opportunities for doing business with the federal government. We are also proud sponsors of the Alaska 8(a) Association.

ColoradoBiz Magazine Annual Minority Business Breakfast
http://www.cobizmag.com/mbb.asp
We are proud sponsors of the annual Minority Business Breakfast.

Colorado Campaign For Inclusive Excellence
http://www.colegaldiversity.org/
Patton Boggs serves a major sponsor, in addition to having members of our firm represented on the board. Patton Boggs, particularly our Denver office, along with representatives of several other law firms, have teamed with University of Colorado Law School and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law to form the Colorado Campaign for Inclusive Excellence.

As outlined in its vision statement, the Council is committed to the transformation of the legal profession with the following goal: By the year 2016, all Denver metro law firms and corporate legal departments will have successfully developed and implemented initiatives that create cultures of inclusion where attorneys of all backgrounds succeed without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
http://www.cbcfinc.org/
Patton Boggs is proud to support the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). CBCF is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy, research, and educational institute. The Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is considered to be the premier African American conference on policy issues. The ALC provides the platform for the 42 African American Members of Congress to share the progress of their work on legislative items and also allows for the exchange of ideas correlated to policy issues that are of critical concern to their constituents.

Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
www.dejazzfest.org/
The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of jazz. Held in the District of Columbia, the festival highlights local, national, and international jazz artists. Patton Boggs ia a proud sponsor of the world-renowned annual festival.

Lavender Law
www.lavenderlaw.org/
Patton Boggs participates as a sponsor for this annual event. The program is produced by the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA). NLGLA is a national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists, and affiliated lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender legal organizations. NLGLA promotes justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBT community in all its diversity.

Minority Corporate Council Association
http://www.mcca.com/
The firm participates regularly in the MCCA Annual CLE Expo. The conference seeks to build bridges of opportunity by bringing together the best and brightest, with special emphasis on talented minority and women attorneys who will share their expertise on substantive legal practice areas. Patton Boggs serves as a sponsor and has an exhibit during the programs. Other programs we have sponsored MCCA's Employers of Choice dinner, the Annual Mid-Atlantic Diversity Dinner, and the Legal Diversity Job Fair.

Mosaic Foundation
http://www.mosaicfound.org/home/home.php
Patton Boggs is a sponsor of the Mosaic Foundation 11th Annual Benefit Dinner. The Mosaic Foundation is an American charitable and educational organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children, and to increasing awareness and understanding about the peoples of the Arab World in the United States.

National Black Law Student Association
www.nblsa.org/
Patton Boggs regularly participates in the National Black Law Student Association Law Fair. Recruiting at Patton Boggs is perhaps our most critical undertaking as we position ourselves for continued and future success. We seek bright and dedicated law students and attorneys to join our team.

National Council of La Raza
www.nclr.org/
As a sponsor of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), we also present annual scholarship and employment opportunities for a first-year Hispanic law student. Patton Boggs is also outside general counsel for NCLR.

Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair
www.rmdlcf.com
Patton Boggs participates as a Summit sponsor of the Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair. The fair enables employers from law firms, corporations, public interest organizations, the judiciary and federal, state, and local government agencies to meet a diverse group of law students and recent graduates with an interest in the Rocky Mountain area.

Rocky Mountain Legal Diversity Summit (founding sponsor)http://www.cobar.org/index.cfm/ID/2974/CMIP/Rocky-Mountain-Legal-Diversity-Summit-2007/
The Rocky Mountain Legal Diversity Summit is an annual event of CCIE. Patton Boggs serves as the founding sponsors of this event. During the summit panelists discuss programs implemented within their organizations that have worked and failed, and the lessons learned. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the value of a diversity professional within an organization.

University of Pennsylvania Muslim Law Students Association
http://www.law.upenn.edu/groups/mlsa/
University of Pennsylvania's Muslim Law Student Association provides spiritual, academic, and social events and activities.

Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia
http://www.wbadc.org
The firm was a sponsor at the Women's Bar Association Women of Color in Law Firms conference in 2008. This program is a continuation of the Association's groundbreaking work in "Creating Pathways to Success" report published in May of 2006.

Women's Council on Energy & the Environment
www.wcee.org/wcee/events/listview.asp
We are corporate sponsors of the Women's Council on Energy & the Environment (WCEE). WCEE's provides nonpartisan and policy neutral forums for dialogue on cutting-edge energy and environmental issues and to foster the personal and professional growth and leadership abilities of women. By providing a resource of educational and networking opportunities in an open, cooperative, and supportive environment for members.

To strengthen our commitment to diversity, Patton Boggs proudly supports many diversity-related events, organizations, and initiatives. For more information about our commitment to diversity, visit our web site www.pattonboggs.com/diversity.