Workplace Culture

At Porter Wright, we want our firm to be a welcoming place for all who work and do business here. We are better lawyers, friends, allies and community members when we embrace our individualities.

We strive each day to create a welcoming culture at Porter Wright. We know that this goal can only be achieved by working together in many areas and we are proud to share some of the steps we are taking.

Employee Resource Groups

Enhancing our employees’ overall experiences in the workplace is a priority. Porter Wright’s ERGs focus on promoting individuality and facilitating the building of relationships through shared interests, experiences and backgrounds. We are home to five employee resource groups:

  • Women’s Leadership Initiative
  • Diverse Attorney Network
  • Equality Alliance
  • Veterans Affinity Group
  • Caregiver Resource Group 
     

Programs, Organizational Involvement & Affiliations

Porter Wright takes part in a wide variety of programs and organizations to build a collaborative community, such as:

  • Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
  • Columbus Humane
  • James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
  • Mansfield Rule
  • Human Rights Campaign Business Coalition for Equality
  • Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
  • Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL)
  • Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD)
  • United Way
     

Looking Forward

The work to truly become a workplace that supports our individualities is ever changing and we will continue to evolve to support and meet the needs of our attorneys and staff.