Legal firm Kaye Scholer LLP recently joined as a new Visionary National Legal Partner in NGLCC's National Legal Partnership program.
Kaye Scholer is also the first law firm to to partner with NGLCCNY, the NGLCC's local affiliate chapter in New York.
"The legal industry in the United States has a long-standing tradition of supporting the LGBT community through recruitment and civil rights efforts," said Chance Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of the NGLCC. "It's no surprise that the nation's leading law firms are seeking to expand their diversity programming by partnering with LGBT businesses. We are thrilled to welcome Kaye Scholer on board."
As one of an exclusive few Visionary National Legal Partners, Kaye Scholer shows its continued support and ongoing commitment to the LGBT community through its participation on the NGLCC's Legal Industry Council, which addresses the law firms' intersection with supplier diversity and the LGBT business community.
In its new partnership role, Kaye Scholer will connect with certified LGBTBEs for business opportunities and participate in NGLCC programs and events across the country.
"From its inception, Kaye Scholer was founded on fostering and supporting diversity efforts," said Barry Willner, co-managing partner of Kaye Scholer. "We firmly believe that the richer the mix of people, the more vital the firm, and as a Visionary Legal Partner, we are proud to support the NGLCC in its commitment to promoting LGBT business efforts."
Founded in New York City in 1917, Kaye Scholer's legal team represents public and private companies, governmental entities, financial institutions and other organizations internationally. The firm has offices in Chicago, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, Menlo Park, New York, Shanghai, Washington, D.C. and West Palm Beach. For more information, visit Kaye Scholer's website at www.kayescholer.com.
For more information on the NGLCC's National Legal Partnership, download the informational brochure here.
