We have a rich mix of people: men and women from nearly 50 countries and a wealth of cultural backgrounds and points of view; who work as colleagues in an uncommonly concerted way to meet clients’ needs and goals.
- Our lawyers come from nearly 52 countries and collectively speak more than 53 languages.
- Nearly 30% of our lawyers were born outside of the United States, including 20% of our partners.
- 25% of our lawyers are ethnic minorities, including 29% of our associates.
- 40% of our associates and 21% of our partners are women.
- Davis Polk consistently ranks in the top 20 firms among all AmLaw 100 and 200 firms in Minority Law Journal's "Diversity Scorecard."
- Davis Polk routinely ranks among the top firms in The American Lawyer’s A-List rankings of elite U.S. law firms, which measures the firm’s financial performance, pro bono activity, associate satisfaction and lawyer diversity.
- In 2010, Davis Polk ranked 13th overall and 7th for minority percentage.
- PepsiCo, a recognized leader on diversity issues among the Fortune 500, has awarded Davis Polk the William T. Coleman Award in both 2008 and 2009 in recognition of the firm's diversity efforts.