Diversity & Inclusion
At Cravath, we focus on delivering excellent legal services to our clients. We are a talent‑driven organization and we invest in our people through training and opportunities to develop. We aim to recruit the most promising individuals from the widest possible talent pool and foster a supportive and inclusive environment where they can bring their unique backgrounds and experiences to our Firm, feel a sense of belonging and grow to realize their full potential as professionals.
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Diversity Committee
Our Firm’s efforts are spearheaded by our Diversity Committee, with the support and involvement of our full partnership. Our efforts encompass all employees across the Firm, and we hold inclusion among our core values, enhancing our culture of excellence, collegiality and respect.
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Recruiting & Student Outreach
At Cravath, we aim to hire and retain law students who will grow to become exceptional lawyers, which means accessing the widest possible talent pool. We achieve this by recruiting outstanding law students from a wide variety of backgrounds, schools and geographic locations.
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Affinity Groups
At Cravath, our most important long-term goal is the professional development of our lawyers, and we take a holistic approach to this objective—one that recognizes the importance of training, relationship-building, mentoring and balancing career and personal obligations and interests.
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Women’s Initiative
In 1971, Cravath became one of the first “Wall Street” law firms to elect a woman partner. Since that time, we have remained committed to ensuring that women are represented and supported at all levels of the Firm.
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Work/Life Programming
We recognize that balancing the demands of professional and personal life can be challenging at times, and we want our lawyers to enjoy satisfaction in both arenas. That is why we offer a solid support system and extensive work/life benefits. The Firm is also engaged in an ongoing conversation about the practices that will best help our lawyers experience fulfillment in both their careers and their personal lives.
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External Partnerships
Maintaining a diverse legal environment is important outside the Firm, not just inside it. The profession as a whole benefits from multiple views and backgrounds. Inclusivity in the legal profession is essential for all our clients, community members and attorneys.
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Policy
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is committed to maintaining a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment.
