The people of Porter & Hedges are our greatest asset. We believe that diversity in our work force enhances the talent, experience and dedication of those people and better enables us to understand our clients' needs and to provide superior service to those clients.
We also believe that a more diverse work place enriches the lives of our lawyers and staff and enables us to more fully participate in our community, our profession, and the lives of our families. To that end, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our work force and to equal employment opportunity.
Diversity Committee in Action
During the spring of 2008, the Committee continued its initiative to support and retain attorneys from diverse backgrounds and promote participation in activities supporting diversity in our community. In April, Porter & Hedges sponsored several events for newly admitted South Texas College of Law minority law students. In June, Porter & Hedges' summer associates participated in several diversity events, including the Hispanic Bar Association Dinner and the Houston Diversity Council Summer Associate Reception.