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
2024 Diversity Scholars Conference
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For nearly a decade, Kirkland has proudly hosted an annual Diversity Scholars Conference, an event that helps us continue building an inclusive culture.
2024 Diversity Scholars Conference
1:58
For nearly a decade, Kirkland has proudly hosted an annual Diversity Scholars Conference, an event that helps us continue building an inclusive culture.
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
Rick & Aisha
3:25 min
M&A partners Rick Campbell and Aisha Lavinier reflect on their relationship and what they’ve learned from each other over the years.
Rick & Aisha
3:25 min
M&A partners Rick Campbell and Aisha Lavinier reflect on their relationship and what they’ve learned from each other over the years.
Edward & Aparna
3:50 min
Restructuring partners Aparna Yenamandra and Edward Sassower share how their mentoring relationship developed organically and how they’ve grown the restructuring team to be more diverse.
Edward & Aparna
3:50 min
Restructuring partners Aparna Yenamandra and Edward Sassower share how their mentoring relationship developed organically and how they’ve grown the restructuring team to be more diverse.
Erica & Townshine
3:15 min
Investment funds partners Erica Berthou and Townshine Wu share how their opposite personalities — and genuine friendship — strengthen their working relationship.
Erica & Townshine
3:15 min
Investment funds partners Erica Berthou and Townshine Wu share how their opposite personalities — and genuine friendship — strengthen their working relationship.
Rajinder & Georgia
2:46 min
Litigation attorneys Rajinder and Georgia discuss their experiences working together and how their working styles complement each other.
Rajinder & Georgia
2:46 min
Litigation attorneys Rajinder and Georgia discuss their experiences working together and how their working styles complement each other.

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
Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship
As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we are proud to offer select first- and second-year law students summer work experience and a $50,000 stipend
145+ DEI-Related Programs in 2023
Inclusion & Belonging
Better Access for All

External Engagement
Sponsorships & Strategic Partnerships

Pride Month 2024
2:04 min
Kirkland proudly celebrates our LGBTQ+ colleagues and uplifts the greater LGBTQ+ community worldwide.
Pride Month 2024
2:04 min
Kirkland proudly celebrates our LGBTQ+ colleagues and uplifts the greater LGBTQ+ community worldwide.
