International Network: Bates White

What we do

Support and resources
The firm provides a wide range of assistance—from navigating the visa process, to writing and public speaking training, to scoping out local restaurants and international grocery stores.
Education
The network sponsors educational events to foster awareness of challenges faced by international colleagues. Programs have focused on the immigration process, cross-cultural norms, and the challenges of “going home.”
Celebrations
We celebrate colleagues’ diverse cultures and customs with happy hours, seasonal festivals, and our annual BWorld potluck (click on the video to learn more). Celebrations have focused on Ramadan, Holi, Lunar New Year, Nowruz, Dia de los Muertos, Chuseok, and more!

Employees feel comfortable raising concerns and ideas with senior leadership

"To facilitate an inclusive environment, leadership holds check-ins and forums throughout the year that encourage me to raise any concerns or ideas without hesitation."

Antara Khadria, Consultant II
The firm provides a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment

"The firm’s welcoming environment encourages me to share my own culture and provides wonderful opportunities to immerse myself in new ones."

Neelesh Pandey, Consultant II
The International Network provides members with connections, support, and resources to assist with professional development

"The firm provides extensive support to help me grow my career—from research support for my dissertation to one-to-one mentoring, to peer coaching, and formal learning opportunities."

Mengli Sha, Senior Economist

October 2022Fall holidays around the world
Employees celebrate eight fall holidays from around the world at a special fall festival happy hour!
November 2022Cultural humility and strategies to address mictrotriggers
The Diversity-Inclusion Council, Women’s Network, and International Network hosted an interactive workshop on developing cultural humility and its role in addressing microtriggers.
February 2023Navigating cultural and language diversity in the workplace
The International Network hosted a program on working through cultural and generational differences in the workplace.

Grow your career at Bates White

From Australia to Hong Kong, Mali to Chile, and everywhere in between, Bates White’s colleagues possess a rich array of experiences, cultures, and traditions. And the International Network helps them feel at home—right from day one.