As well as our commitment to pro bono, we are passionate about social mobility. Recognising that entering the profession can be difficult, especially for those from less privileged backgrounds, the firm was a founding member of the Social Mobility Business Partnership and a PRIME member. We also encourage our people to volunteer their time and skills for the charities we support, and each year everyone is given one day a year of paid leave to volunteer in the community. In addition, employees are encouraged to fundraise for or donate to charities of their choice through the firms matched funding and payroll giving schemes.
Diversity and inclusion are core values for Arnold & Porter. The London office is a vigorous supporter in every aspect to promote an inclusive, fair, and ethical work place, and we are committed to several initiatives to encourage and maintain Arnold & Porter’s diverse community of professionals. The firm also offers internships through the 10000 Interns Foundation.
The firm has several firmwide affinity groups.
- APCares: Supports parents and caregivers
- ACCORD: Attorney Community Championing Our Racial Diversity
- BLAC: Black Lawyers of ACCORD Caucus
- First Gen: Focuses on those who are in the first generation of their family to graduate from college and/or law school
- Interfaith Affinity Group: Focuses on colleagues from various religious backgrounds
- Jewish Professionals: Focuses on the firm’s Jewish community
- Muslim Professionals: Focuses on the firms Muslim community
- PRIDE: LGBTQ+ Group
- Professionals of Colour: Focuses on racially and/or ethnically diverse professional staff
- Professionals with Disabilities: Focuses on those who have visible and non-visible disabilities
- VALOR: Veterans and Affiliates Leadership Organisation
- WISE: Women’s Initiative for Success and Empowerment.
These groups serve as support networks, help the firm support our diversity efforts and foster a stronger sense of community.
"The firm has a long commitment to public service and the advancement of social justice. Through our pro bono programme and work in the local community, we are proud
of the contribution we make. We pride ourselves on having a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where everyone is comfortable being themselves."
—Kathleen Harris, head of the London office and co-chair of the firm’s Anti-Corruption practice and member of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee
"Throughout my time at Arnold & Porter, I have been impressed by the firm’s genuine commitment to diversity & inclusion. Being a member of the firm’s Pride network has given me a fantastic opportunity to build relationships with members of the network across the firm’s international offices and allowed me to give something back. I also mentor Law students from diverse backgrounds which I have found incredibly rewarding."
—Alastair Brown, Counsel, Antitrust