Diversity
The Office for Diversity was created in 2004 to work with New York City legal employers to foster more diverse and inclusive work environments. Over 120 law firms and corporations have signed on to the Association's Statement of Diversity Principles, which represents a strong commitment to establish and attain diversity goals. The Statement defines diversity as an inclusive concept, encompassing race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, nationality, age, and marital and parental status. The Office for Diversity annually tracks the progress of signatory law firms and law departments on key diversity representation metrics.
2013 Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award
On June 5, 2013, the City Bar will be presenting its 2013 Diversity Inclusion Champion Awards at a ceremony and luncheon. Registration for the event is now open.
Three attorneys will be honored for their demonstrated commitment to improving diversity throughout the legal profession:
Larry Chanen
Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, JPMorgan Chase
Asim Rehman
President, Muslim Bar Association of New York & Corporate Counsel, MetLife, Inc.
Alita Wingfield
Executive Director, Morgan Stanley


