Harry S. Johnson, Partner
First African-American President of the Maryland State Bar Association
First African-American President of the Maryland State Bar Association
Inclusion in the legal profession is something that has to be intentional. Whiteford Taylor has made an effort over the years to recruit diverse, talented lawyers. In each generation, we have someone who is now partner in the firm, who is a diverse lawyer who grew up in the law at Whiteford Taylor & Preston. I think that's the culture that the firm has promoted.
Harry S. Johnson, Partner
First African-American President of the Maryland State Bar Association
First African-American President of the Maryland State Bar Association
Diversity leads to new business opportunities; inclusion retains talent—Whiteford understands the positive impact of cultivating a diverse and inclusive community.Dorothy Deng, Partner
Inclusion and respect are core values of our firm. Our goal is to create and sustain a culture where we embrace and respect our differences, foster collaboration and leverage our diverse experiences to enhance our performance and impact.
I always say, 'show me, don't tell me,' … we can show a track record and a history of giving minority lawyers opportunities.Warren N. Weaver, Partner
Whiteford initiatives to foster inclusion include:
• Women's Initiative Network, delivering opportunities for Networking, professional development, advancement, leadership and Business development.
• Summer Program, offering internships for law students focused on providing law students with the opportunity to get hands-on work experience and exposure to practice at a law firm.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, co-chaired by managing partner, Marty Fletcher