Each affinity network plays a key role in Hinshaw's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program by:
- Offering a forum for networking and regular communication among diverse attorneys on topics of common interest
- Providing a platform to voice individual and group concerns and suggestions to firm management
- Promoting awareness of challenges and opportunities that may be unique to particular diverse groups
- Increasing the visibility and participation of our diverse attorneys within the firm
- Connecting our more senior diverse attorneys with diverse associates to provide an additional level of mentoring and career development coaching
- Actively participating in recruiting activities
- Identifying and coordinating marketing and business development opportunities
- Cultivating relationships with, and encouraging and supporting participation in, diverse bar associations, community organizations, and law student groups
Additionally, the Black Attorney Affinity Network has developed the following mission statement:
The mission of the Black Attorney Affinity Network is to promote the inclusion and development of attorneys of color. This will assist members of the Black Attorney Affinity Network to become indispensable assets to the firm and the legal community as a whole. The Black Attorney Affinity Network seeks to provide the following:
- a forum for communication
- assistance to the firm to identify strategies to support diversity efforts
- develop professional and business development skills through a support network for mentoring
The Black Attorney Affinity Network is led by André Sesler.
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Hinshaw Affinity Networks
- Asian Pacific American Affinity Network
- Black Attorney Affinity Network
- Hinshaw Caregiver Circle Employee Resource Group
- Hispanic/Latino Affinity Network
- Jewish Cultural Heritage Employee Resource Group
- LGBTQ Affinity Network
- Mediterranean+ Affinity Network
- Veterans Employee Resource Group
- Women Attorneys Network
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recognitions
- Leaders in Professional Organizations
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Events