Richard Cortizas, a partner in the New Orleans office, was honored by Profiles in Diversity Journal as a “Diversity Leader” for his commitment to expanding and improving diversity, inclusion, and equity at Jones Walker. The annual award recognizes organizations and leaders across the country who support the success of inclusive workplaces and view diversity as a means to achieving business success.

Jones Walker LLP strives to encourage and increase diversity across the firm. Our Diversity Committee has adopted the goal of fostering a work environment that welcomes different perspectives, backgrounds and life experiences and ensures that an individual’s professional growth, experience or advancement is not limited because of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or other similar factor. We maintain a strong commitment to diversity that is reflective of our inclusive values, as well as the goals expressed by our clients’ organizations, our communities, and the legal industry as a whole. The Diversity Committee works hand in hand with the Hiring & Recruiting Committee and the Mentoring & Training Committee. Jones Walker is a major corporate sponsor of year-round diversity and charitable events, and we also host diversity-oriented events in our offices across the country.