Mission Statement
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP seeks workplace diversity with the goal of our legal professionals reflecting the mosaic of the diverse communities in which we live and work. By nurturing this diversity, we are not only able to maintain an inclusive organizational culture, but also offer innovative solutions that serve the best interests of our clientele.
Vision
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP is committed to diversity and inclusion through the recruitment, retention, professional development and advancement of educated and skilled attorneys and staff regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability status, or veteran status. Working together, our firm strives to maintain an organizational culture that values and respects the differences that exist amongst our personnel. Principles of equity, fairness, and social justice are seen as guiding values as we strive to foster a work environment that celebrates diversity.
Taking Action
To realize our vision, Swift Currie acts intentionally through the development and implementation of several initiatives in the areas of recruitment, retention, professional development and advancement. These initiatives include, but are not limited to:
Engaging in Active Recruitment:
· Seeking qualified candidates by attending minority job fairs; Sponsoring minority bar association events;
· Participating in activities, “pipeline initiatives,” designed to attract and encourage a diverse array of youth to choose the legal profession as their career choice; and
· Soliciting applicants from a diverse array of accredited law schools.
Creating a Climate of Inclusion (Retention, Professional Development and Advancement):
· Retaining qualified attorneys through the implementation of Swift Currie University, an educational program designed to help legal professionals to develop their skills and knowledge;
· Partnering junior attorneys with more experienced attorneys through Swift Currie’s Mentoring Program;
· Helping to maintain a supportive environment by encouraging our staff and attorneys to participate in organizations, activities and events which promote diversity; and
· Sending staff and professionals to conferences and training that aid in skill development and knowledge acquisition.
Accountability
Recognizing that diversity is an ongoing process calling for commitment and accountability, the firm has created a Diversity Committee charged with administering, monitoring, and evaluating the firm’s diversity goals and objectives. The Diversity Committee meets regularly and reports directly to the firm’s Executive Committee. Members of the Diversity Committee serve on both the Hiring and Executive Committees. By doing so, the Committee effectively advocates policies and programs that promote inclusion, both within the firm and in the communities we serve.
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Litigation General Best Practices
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Does the firm have a formalized new associate litigation training/mentoring program?
Yes
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Vendor Management
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Does the firm have preferred vendor relationships?
Yes
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Disaster Recovery
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Does the firm have a disaster recovery plan in place?
Yes
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Matter Budgeting and Financial Management
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Are bills submitted electronically?
Yes
