Our People
Our attorneys and professional staff make the firm a truly special place. We value the contribution that each person makes as an individual. Therefore, we enable our colleagues to be comfortable being themselves and encourage every person to achieve their potential. This approach fosters a rich, diverse, collegial firm culture that inspires innovation and creativity.
Our Dedication to Excellence in the Practice of Law
At Arnold & Porter, we are client-driven and industry-focused. Our lawyers practice in more than 40 integrated practice areas across the litigation, regulatory and transactional spectrum to help clients with complex needs stay ahead of the global market, anticipate opportunities, and address issues that impact the very value of their businesses.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
The firm is committed to cultivating a positive and supportive work environment where all our colleagues are accorded dignity and respect. We value each person’s contributions, empower our colleagues to be comfortable being themselves, and encourage every person to realize their potential.
Arnold & Porter regularly provides opportunities to engage and learn through formal and informal educational programming that deepen our community’s understanding of a variety of topics. The following are highlights of some of our recent programs:
- Peaceful Protest Q&A with Arnold & Porter Partners
- Change the World: Ten Rules for Allyship and Justice with Michelle Silverthorn
- In the Balance: The Promise of Title VII and the LGBTQ Community with Lambda Legal
- To the Stars: A Conversation with Pioneering Actor and Social Justice Activist George Takei
To foster community, provide mentoring, and promote career advancement, the firm supports affinity/resource groups, including:
- ACCORD (Attorney Community Championing Our Racial Diversity)
- BLAC (Black Lawyers of ACCORD Caucus)
- APCares (Parents and Caregivers)
- FirstGen
- Pride (LGBTQ Attorneys)
- VALOR (Veterans and Affiliates Leadership Organization)
- WISE (Women’s Initiative for Success and Empowerment)