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D-I Council

The firm’s Diversity-Inclusion Council, representing a cross-section of employees, implements programs that advance the firm’s commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

What we do

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    Training

    The council organizes diversity training on a wide range of topics including unconscious bias, inclusive intelligence, and cultural humility. These interactive programs provide opportunities for colleagues to increase awareness, share their perspectives, and learn from one another.

  • Three women seated behind a table, smiling at the camera. The table has a microphone on it, and behind the table is a screen reading, "DEI&B Town Hall."

    Education and awareness

    To help employees deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion in today’s world, the council shares articles in our bi-weekly newsletter. We have also held other educational programming around understanding and valuing generational differences and the racial wealth gap.

  • Three men stand together smiling at the camera. A screen behind them reads "Black History Month Trivia."

    Community support

    The D-I Council organizes fundraisers to support organizations focused on increasing opportunities for at-risk communities. For the third year, in conjunction with Black History Month, the D-I Council organized a fundraiser for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, an organization that provides college-bound HBCU students with scholarships and enrichment programs.

Voices of the D-I Council

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    We provide a supportive environment in which employees are encouraged, and feel safe, to be themselves

    “No matter who you are or where you are from, our firm and our people strive to make everyone feel welcome and included.”

    Quelly Ramos, Senior Consultant

  • Diversity is valued, embraced, and celebrated

    “The firm recognizes that greater diversity leads to improved problem solving and a more enriching environment.”

    Amit Bubna, Principal

  • We are eager to teach and learn from one another

    “Awareness and training are key, and firm leadership, working with our D-I Council, is committed to implementing programs that address unintended biases and challenge our thinking. We hold ourselves to a high standard through ensuring accountability across our business.”

    Page Imperial, Chief Operations Officer

Highlights

  • February 2025Bates White celebrates Black History Month

    To commemorate Black History Month, colleagues held a trivia event to raise money for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, sponsored an education program, and highlighted notable people and events.

    A group of men and women are gathered together and smiling at the camera. The front row is seated while the back row is standing. A screen behind them is titled “Thurgood Marshall College Fund.”
  • May 2024Firm holds annual DEI&B town hall

    At this event, leadership reported on our strategic goals and celebrated our DEI&B networks.

    Three smiling young women sit behind a table, topped with a microphone. The screen behind them reads: "DEI&B Town Hall."

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