Powell Goldstein LLP has a longstanding commitment to corporate diversity. One of the Firm's strengths is our diverse workforce, and we continually work toward a more balanced and representative partnership. Powell Goldstein's commitment to diversity extends also to our approach to client representation by offering superior legal services through a more diverse team of lawyers.

It is the Firm's policy to provide equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, ancestry, age and disability or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all recruitment, hiring, promotion and compensation as well as all aspects of the employer-employee relationship

Powell Goldstein's Diversity Committee has been in place and active for years, drawing on partners and associates alike, not only to ensure our commitment to diversity as a strategic goal, but to foster and celebrate diversity within our ranks in meaningful ways. Additionally, our Diversity Committee continually seeks to develop new and creative ways to recruit and retain professionals who will build our future and add to our diverse workforce.

Among Our Diversity Highlights:

• Founding member of Atlanta Large Law Firm Diversity Alliance

• Scoring 100% on HRC Corporate Equality Index (2006-08)

• Recruiting at law schools with high minority enrollment

• Participating in Lavender Law & Southeastern Minority Job Fair

• Founding member of the Project on Attorney Retention, which works to stem unwanted attrition among lawyers by promoting work/life balance and the advancement of women in the legal profession

• Sponsoring D.C. Minority Attorney Networking Series and WALRAA Annual Diversity 8-Minute Networking Event

• Maintaining and supporting Flexible Workplace Arrangement Policy

• Sponsoring Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys

• Hosting roundtables in conjunction with the Atlanta Business Chronicle, regarding contributions and talents of the minority business community

• Hosting a Diversity Panel Presentation and Reception for attorneys and law students entitled "Diversity in the Law: Achieving Your Goals"

• Creating the Diversity Pipeline Project, designed to target underrepresented minority groups and encourage them to pursue a career in law

• Hosting client-focused Women's Retreat

• Long time supporter of the Atlanta Women's Foundation including current and past Board Members, as well as Destiny Fund participants