Introduction

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

At McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC (MS&B) we believe that a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) is vital to realizing our true success as a firm.

We are dedicated to DEIB not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it is integral to how we deliver positive results to our clients. It influences how we collaborate with colleagues, recruit, retain, and promote talented lawyers and professional staff. DEIB also informs how we engage communities where we live and work.

Mission

Who We Are

At MS&B, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging have always been an essential part of who we are.

We are dedicated

We are dedicated to fostering, maintaining, and expanding a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit and cultivate exceptional candidates to create a high-quality team. Building upon our long-standing commitment to hiring and mentoring women and people of color, we make a conscious effort to retain and strengthen a workplace comprised of all races, ethnicities, religions and beliefs, national origins, socio-economic, marital, military, and veteran statuses, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, languages, disabilities, medical conditions, and family structures.

We value

We value each of our individual differences, experiences and perspectives as an asset that forges stronger relationships, enhances the quality of life for each of us, and enables MS&B to best represent our clients and the communities we serve.

Mission

values

Our Guiding Principles

Value Our Differences:

There is strength in our differences. We will make space for different thoughts, opinions, and life experiences.

Respect for All:

Respect, recognize, include and provide fair treatment to individuals at every level and across the organization.

Community:

We will make a positive social impact by fostering internal and external partnerships and creating initiatives that support the communities in which we work and live.

Embrace Communication:

Through critical conversations and communication we gain understanding, build empathy and create strong relationships.

Individual Accountability:

Everyone has a stake and ownership in creating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

People:

We will value, respect, and develop each employee to reach their greatest potential at work.

Culture:

We will model an inclusive workplace that focuses on well-being, thus allowing employees to have a sense of psychological safety, belonging and authenticity.