Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Leadership
Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Amy Flint, Senior DEI Engagement Manager (they/she)
- Patrick Stanton, DEI Specialist (he/him)
- Lauren Calogero, DEI Coordinator (she/her)
- Valerie Markle, DEI Community Manager (she/her)
While we have much work to do, we are proud of the recognition we have received for our DEI efforts:
Diversity in Excellence Award, 2023
Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus Designation, 2022
Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus Designation, 2021
Mansfield 3.0 Certification Plus Designation, 2020
Compass Award, 2021-2022
Tipping the Scale Award, 2019-2022
Gold Standard Certification, 2014-2022
Fellowship Overview
At DWT, we are committed to ensuring our firm and our industry reflect our communities. To that end, our Pre-Law Diversity Fellowship Program seeks to strengthen the pipeline of talent interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession. The purpose of the program is to provide guidance and support to current college students. By offering a virtual academy, pairing students with experienced mentors, and providing them with an LSAT preparatory course and BARBRI Law Preview law school preparatory course, we aim to cultivate their excitement for the legal field and help them strive for success.
We are proud that this program is co-sponsored by several of our clients, including Amazon, Expedia, and Microsoft.
Fellowship Includes:
- Virtual Academy – two full-day legal immersion "virtual" seminars provided by Davis Wright Tremaine, our clients, and community partners
- Assignment of a year-long attorney mentor from one of our client partners
- Six cohort meetings regarding law school, the admissions process, and professional development
- A fully funded LSAT preparatory course (upon completion of the fellowship)
- A fully funded BARBRI Law Preview preparatory course (upon acceptance into law school)
Program Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this program, students must:
- Be a sophomore or junior enrolled full time in an accredited 4-year degree program in Washington state
- Be in good academic standing (student cannot be on academic probation)
- Be committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession
- Have the intention of matriculating into law school within two years of graduating college
Virtual Academy
In addition to our fellowship, we invite any program-eligible students to join us for the two half days of our virtual academy alongside the accepted fellows. Several panel discussions will be featured, focusing on topics such as: preparing for, applying for, and attending law school; career pathways for young associates; and more.
Application
Applications for the program open in October of each year and close in November of each year. Accepted students will be notified in January of each year.
To apply for the program:
- Fill out the online application (available later this year).
- Upload a resume or word document sharing any work, volunteer, club, etc. experiences(s).
- Upload your current undergraduate transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
- Write and upload two essays:
- Essay #1: Please tell us about yourself by responding to all three of the prompts below. (300 total words or less)
- Why are you interested in exploring a career in the legal field?
- Describe a challenge you faced, how you navigated it, and what you learned.
- Tell us about something you are particularly proud of (an achievement, demonstrated leadership, etc.).
- Essay #2: What do you hope to gain from participating in the Pre-Law Diversity Fellowship Program? (100 words or less)
- Essay #1: Please tell us about yourself by responding to all three of the prompts below. (300 total words or less)
Timeline
The following is the general timeline for the program annually:
- January: Program Start, Cohort Meeting 1
- March: Cohort Meeting 2
- May: Cohort Meeting 3
- July: Virtual Academy, Cohort Meeting 4
- September: Cohort Meeting 5
- November: Cohort Meeting 6
- December: Program Conclusion
In addition to the above, we expect fellows to regularly meet with their mentors throughout the year.
Program Co-Sponsors
As DWT is committed to continually working to ensure our firm and our industry reflect our communities, we are proud to offer a one-year fellowship co-sponsored by several of our clients, including Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft, and T-Mobile.
Apply
Applications for the 2024 Fellowship are now live! Apply here.
Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, a path to success.
Our Pillars
Fostering a culture that generates a sense of belonging, supports authenticity and intersectionality, and embraces and appreciates our differences.
Building and recruiting a diverse pipeline of talent and ensuring our professionals have equitable access to opportunities, information, and leadership.
Generating opportunities to learn about DEI in order to elevate our individual and collective consciousness.
Collaborating with external stakeholders, including our clients, affinity bar organizations, other external diversity organizations, and the broader business and investment community.
Leadership Commitment
67%
of the executive committee is diverse*
*Diverse includes women, minorities, and LGBTQ (data from 01.01.23)
58%
of practice group chairs are diverse*50%
of partners-in-charge are diverse*73%
of the Attorney Evaluation Committee is diverse*Upcoming Events
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