Guiding Principles
We are tireless in our pursuit of excellence.
Our guiding principles speak to who we are … how we work … and the people who drive us forward — our clients.
Understand the key drivers and strategic challenges of each client’s business
Focus on building long-term relationships with our clients
Anticipate and exceed client needs and expectations
Be accessible and provide prompt and practical solutions to client problems
Continually improve the client experience through innovation and efficiency
Achieve excellence in everything we do — "good" is not our goal; we must be outstanding
Commit to continuous improvement and to raising our level of performance
Provide the highest standards of legal advice, always informed by the business context in which the client operates
Provide the depth, quality and scale of resources that meet client needs whenever and wherever they arise
Act with integrity
Represent our clients as we would want to be represented, in a professional, ethical, principled and responsible manner
Be honest, trustworthy, caring and dependable
Be accountable to our clients and our colleagues for every task we perform
Provide a work environment that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and innovation
Remain at the top of our profession through thought leadership, as well as by sharing ideas and voicing opinions on important legal issues
Support organizations furthering positive innovations in law and business
Share knowledge, expertise and experience seamlessly and efficiently so that clients have the benefit of all we have to offer
Promote and reward teamwork and collaboration within groups and across our Firm
Support each other — personally and professionally
Learn how we live our values: Explore our stories of diversity and inclusion.
- Recruit exceptional and motivated people who live our values
- Treat every member of our Firm with respect and dignity, and promote a sense of personal responsibility
- Maintain a friendly and supportive atmosphere where individuals are encouraged to be themselves
- Provide genuine opportunities for development and advancement of each member of the Firm, recognizing that inclusion and diversity help make our Firm strong and vibrant