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Commitment to Diversity

We value diversity for the dynamic, vibrant spirit it brings to our organization and lives. We recognize that our own diversity helps us appreciate alternative points of view as we serve an increasingly diverse clientele. Greater than forty percent of our colleagues are women, people of color or openly gay. Diversity is not a long-range goal at Goulston & Storrs; it is our reality.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, and gay and lesbian lawyers have served on virtually all committees within the firm. Our Diversity Committee meets regularly to address relevant issues regarding the firm’s recruitment, retention, development and advancement of a diverse workforce.

While very proud of our progress in building diversity, we set our sights ever higher. The firm takes many steps to ensure that lawyers from diverse backgrounds receive excellent work, mentoring and training opportunities, and continually seeks to increase diversity awareness in the hiring process. In addition, we maintain an active speakers program to raise consciousness regarding the many ways that diversity enriches us personally and strengthens our organization.

Firm Statistics

 
Partners
Associates
Counsel
Of Counsel
Contract Attorneys
Summer Associates
 Men
82
32
5
3
0
2
 Women
24
34
4
0
1
3
 Total
106
66
9
3
1
5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners

Associates

Summer Associates

 Women

24

35

1

 Black

1

2

0

 Hispanic

1

1

0

 Asian

0

6

1

 Openly Gay

6

4

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diversity Podcasts

Is diversity really a priority at Goulston & Storrs?
"The founding of Goulston & Storrs, 107 years ago was basically an attempt to create a law firm that would be open to everyone."

As a woman of color, what are your chances of becoming partner?
"I feel like the chances of me becoming partner are just as good as someone who is white and the fact that I am of color will not have any impact on that decision."

How open is Goulston & Storrs to discussing color, race & diversity? 
"I think it has to be confronted head on because it’s the elephant in the room. And if you don’t discuss it, it’s just not an honest conversation."

What is it like being a minority woman at Goulston & Storrs? 
"Like everywhere else, it’s difficult to walk around where nobody looks like you. The difference is at Goulston & Storrs the firm cares about increasing diversity."

How are minorities treated at Goulston & Storrs? 
"The whole idea that I come from a foreign country and I have an accent is invisible in my daily life. It just doesn’t count. I’ve never been treated differently."

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