Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

“Beyond supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within our Firm, we pride ourselves in working with organizations that are similarly committed to DEI. We believe that diversity in experience, background and perspective strengthens our company and, even more so, the health care industry in which we serve.”
— Gregg Wallander, President and CEO

MANSFIELD RULE CERTIFICATION

Mansfield Rule is a program that measures whether underrepresented attorneys (i.e., women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ attorneys and attorneys with disabilities) have been considered for leadership opportunities, promotions, lateral positions and career-enhancing work opportunities within the firm. The goal is to increase and sustain diversity in law firms through a science-driven method that embeds accountability, transparency and knowledge-sharing within our talent and business development practices.

Our firm initially learned about Mansfield Rule through a client partnership, and we appreciate their leadership in moving us all forward and the many other organizations that embrace DEI progress. We have more work to do here, and we look forward to our continued collaboration with our health care partners.

INTERNAL DIVERSITY EFFORTS

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Monthly education and awareness communications
Regular DEI-related activities, events and celebrations

RECRUITMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

We are committed to recruiting and developing a pipeline of a diverse group of attorneys interested in practicing health law by participating in programs such as:

State Bar of Wisconsin Diversity Clerkship Program

Hall Render participates in the Wisconsin Diversity Clerkship Program, a 10-week paid summer employment opportunity for underrepresented first-year Marquette University Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School students. Selected students are matched with an array of employers, from private law firms to corporate legal departments and governmental agencies. Participating students gain practical legal experience, and the participating employers obtain valuable legal support. 

Colorado Pledge to Diversity

Hall Render participates in the Colorado Pledge to Diversity (“CPTD”), which focuses on building a pipeline of underrepresented, entry-level candidates to Colorado law firms and other organizations’ legal departments. The CPTD’s 1L Pledge Program also connects participating employers with underrepresented law students in the students’ first summer. Additionally, the program exposes underrepresented students to real legal work and business culture, helping them develop professional skills, confidence and resume credentials while establishing professional contacts. 

Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair
Cook County Bar Association Diversity Job Fair

We support a variety of local and national organizations that promote diversity in the legal community, such as:

National Bar Association
Marion County Bar Association
Providence Cristo Rey Work Study Program
Charting Your Own Course

HALL RENDER RECRUITMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

Law School Affinity Outreach Program

Hall Render has created a law school affinity outreach program in which our attorneys partner with affinity groups at various law schools across the country to host one-hour sessions informing Law School Affinity Groups about the field of health law, diversity in health care and legal industries and opportunities and pathways for underrepresented attorneys. Each session includes a roundtable discussion during which attendees can learn more about our attorneys’ professional experiences and personal journeys within health law.

WOMEN’S INITIATIVES

Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference

Hall Render is a proud sponsor of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference (CCWC), a conference designed to provide a support network to women attorneys of color and to facilitate networking nationally and abroad, while promoting career advancement and all aspects of global diversity in the legal profession and workplace.

Executive Women in Healthcare

Hall Render is a committed sponsor of Executive Women in Healthcare (EWHC), of which several of our attorneys are members. EWHC promotes the professional development of women leaders within the health care industry in Central Indiana.

FAMILY-FOCUSED WORK POLICIES

Hall Render has family-focused work policies including flexible work schedules and paid parental benefits.

Hall Render Diversity
Mission Statement

At Hall Render, we recognize that our differences can make us stronger. We strive to be a leader in providing health law services that include the perspectives of a diverse group of attorneys and staff. We believe that diversity, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religion, increases the value of our law firm by allowing us to deliver innovative health law services from various points of view. Our goal is to ensure that access and opportunities for professional growth are available to all qualified individuals without bias or barriers in our recruitment, retention and promotion efforts. We are committed to collaborating with and encouraging the efforts of other community and legal associations that promote inclusion and diversity. Diversity allows us to stay true to the common beliefs and values on which the firm was founded: Excellence in the Whole Person, Caring Relationships, Diversity, Inclusion, Loyalty, Quality Service, Respect, and Integrity.