We acknowledge the importance of our role as
citizens of the communities we serve. And we acknowledge our special
responsibilities to those communities. We appreciate the many benefits we have
come to enjoy as members of our communities. From that appreciation is an
acknowledged responsibility to "give back" to those communities. But our
commitment runs much deeper than that.
Central to our beliefs is the notion that a vibrant,
diverse, energized and sustainable community with well-functioning
public and private institutions will bring out the very best of
its citizens. It will promote the livability and enrich the culture
of our communities and their attractiveness to a diversity of individuals
and businesses.
Paramount among our many values is our commitment to
pro bono publico to ensure legal services are available to all
regardless of their means. We strongly encourage and promote
community involvement
of our lawyers in civic and charitable organizations, as well as organizations
and activities designed to promote excellence in the Bar and the Bench.
We acknowledge and are firmly committed to the strength we derive from both a
diverse workplace and a diverse community. And we recognize our
responsibilities to the sustainability of the earth and its resources.
With all of these noble objectives, we fully understand that our commitment is
part of a long and sometimes arduous journey. It holds many challenges for us
and our job will truly never be done. Yet, we believe it's a journey worth
making that helps define who we are.
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