Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Perspectives
We are a firm that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion and service within the global communities in which we live and work. - Jon A. Ballis, P.C., Chairman, Executive Committee
Overview
AAPI Heritage Month 2024
2:26 min
Kirkland’s excited to celebrate the impact of the AAPI community on our Firm and greater society.
AAPI Heritage Month 2024
2:26 min
Kirkland’s excited to celebrate the impact of the AAPI community on our Firm and greater society.
Event Highlights
Awards & Recognition
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality
100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index every year since 2008
Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity
Recognized by Seramount for the 13th consecutive year
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Newsweek, 2024
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DEI Leadership
Diversity Recruitment
Diversity Scholars Conference
Join the brightest law students across the country in gaining early exposure to one of the world's leading law firms
2L Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship
As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we are proud to offer select second-year law students summer work experience and a $50,000 stipend
145+ DEI-Related Programs in 2023
Inclusion & Belonging
Better Access for All
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External Engagement
Sponsorships & Strategic Partnerships
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Women’s History Month 2024
2:49 min
Kirkland proudly celebrates the women attorneys and staff that have helped make our Firm a global leader.
Women’s History Month 2024
2:49 min
Kirkland proudly celebrates the women attorneys and staff that have helped make our Firm a global leader.
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