Introduction
At McGrath North diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to who we are and how we practice law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where lawyers and professional staff of all backgrounds—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion, or beliefs—can succeed and thrive.
We recognize that the legal profession has not always reflected the breadth of our communities and clients. Our goal is to build and sustain an environment that values different perspectives, reflects the diversity of those we serve, and promotes opportunities for growth and advancement for all.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is a standing firm committee; it is chaired by a McGrath North partner and its members include partners, associates, and professional staff across practice groups. The Committee’s mission is to implement practical initiatives, training, civic engagement opportunities that strengthen our inclusive culture, support career development for all team members, and contribute to greater diversity and inclusivity within our firm, the legal profession, and the broader community.
RECRUITING AND DEVELOPMENT
At McGrath North we know that recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse team of lawyers requires more than good intentions—it requires consistent, intentional effort. We are committed to building meaningful pathways into the profession and into our firm. We invest in growing the pipeline of future attorneys by supporting high school mock trial programs, partnering with law schools across the region and beyond, and serving as a founding member of the Nebraska Legal Diversity Council. Our summer law clerk program is central to these efforts, giving students real-world experience and positioning them for long-term success as associates at our firm. We also focus on retention and professional growth through the programming offered by our Talent Development Committee, in which firm leaders provide mentoring, training, and career development opportunities that help our attorneys advance at every stage of their careers.
TARGETED INITIATIVES
Employee Resource Group
The firm is dedicated to creating an environment where all lawyers can thrive at every stage of their careers. We recognize the critical role that mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship play in supporting the retention and advancement of underrepresented lawyers in the legal profession.
To foster some of these connections, the Firm’s women’s employee resource group, which is open to everyone and meets monthly, works to build community around networking, business development, civic engagement, community service, and professional support. This group provides women associates and allies with direct access to female partners and other diverse counsel across practice areas, as well as supportive allies, creating opportunities to learn from a wide range of experiences and perspectives.
Supporting Remote and Flexible Work Life
Our firm wants all our professionals to have rewarding careers that help us fulfill our commitments to our clients without sacrificing our personal lives. We also recognize that our firm benefits from having diverse and well-rounded lawyers who excel in the practice of law, as well as in other aspects of their lives. We are committed to supporting our attorneys in every stage of life. We do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to work arrangements, which is why we offer a variety of resources to help our lawyers better manage their personal and professional obligations. These efforts include making significant investments in technology to enhance the ability to work remotely without compromising data security and responsiveness to clients. McGrath North has also adopted a flexible work policy for attorneys that allows our professionals to maintain a full-time schedule in more than just an 8-5 day; the Firm has generous leave policies that allow our professionals to focus on their parental and family responsibilities.
