Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Mission Statement
Central to Milbank's culture of excellence is an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences are understood, respected, and appreciated.
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Team in collaboration with the DEI and Women’s Initiative (WI) Committees, oversees Milbank’s DEI strategy. Guided by our commitment to people, process, and place, this strategy enables the Firm to adapt to the particular needs of all attorneys and make a significant impact in the development and furtherance of our colleagues' careers.
Our people are the colleagues, clients, and communities with whom we work. Our process is what we do and how we do it to encourage everyone to reach their full potential. Finally, our place is how we celebrate our vibrant local cultures and foster a sense of belonging throughout the Firm. By focusing on this framework, the Firm continues to build a workplace that is engaged and collaborative, enabling us to provide excellent, differentiated legal services to our clients.
Select Awards & Recognitions
- 100% Score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024/25 Corporate Equality Index
- Ranked #14, 2024 Law360 Diversity Snapshot
- Mansfield Certified Firm
- London Living Wage Employer
- Stonewall Champion Firm
- Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner: Inclusiveness 2023/24 Edition
People
Building Community
Milbank is invested in having an inclusive workplace that benefits our clients, colleagues, and the communities that we serve. To that end, it is important to us to cultivate spaces that enhance the experience of all attorneys.
Process
Maximizing Success
A focal point of our DEI efforts is Milbank’s processes – what we do and how we do it – to encourage everyone to reach their full potential. We recognize that a singular approach to development does not fit all, and we look to infuse inclusion principles into our initiatives to allow for nuance and variation. At Milbank, we know that unique perspectives and diverse life experiences combine for powerful results, and the Firm recruits, trains, and mentors with this in mind.
Place
Celebrating Culture
Milbank is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, is treated fairly and respectfully, has access to opportunities, and can meaningfully contribute and participate in the Firm’s achievements. We nurture this inclusive culture by celebrating what makes us unique, creating opportunities for cross-cultural learning, and honing inclusive leadership skills.
If you have any further questions regarding Milbank’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, please contact Mikeisha Anderson Jones, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer.
