Diversity Statement
Gust Rosenfeld is committed to a policy of inclusiveness. We recognize the values of our diverse community, and we value individual contributions from varied backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to serve our clients more effectively. Our people reflect our commitment to those values by actively supporting, endorsing, and participating in diverse activities and programs in the firm, the community, and the legal profession.
Firm-Wide Activities
Our attorneys and staff actively participate in mentoring programs, seminars, and other activities that reflect Gust Rosenfeld’s commitment to diversity. We conduct an Annual In-House Diversity Seminar, publish a monthly "cultural corner," distribute a quarterly diversity newsletter, and host other events to sharpen our focus and enhance our firm-wide diversity awareness.
Community Activities
We support a broad range of diverse activities throughout the community:
Arizona Black Chamber of CommerceArizona Hispanic Chamber of CommerceArizona Special OlympicsBoys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan PhoenixDiversity Leadership Alliance ForumDowntown Urban Community KidsExecutive Women International Scholarship ProgramFamily Promise of PhoenixFresh Start Women’s FoundationHispanic Leadership ForumNative American ConnectionsNew Pathways for YouthProfessionals Investing in PeopleSalvation ArmyYMCAYWCA
Legal Profession Activities
We sponsor and participate in a wide variety of activities that further our policy of inclusion:Annual diversity law scholarships at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and LCLD Mentoring ProgramMentoring programs at Arizona State University’s Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Pipeline Mentoring ProgramMentoring programs for the Arizona Women Lawyers AssociationVault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity ProgramMaricopa County Bar Association's Diversity Steering CommitteeArizona Asian American Bar AssociationArizona Black BarArizona State University Law Journal Panel Discussion to encourage diverse students to write for The Law JournalArizona Women Lawyers AssociationFederal Bar Association’s Indian Law ConferenceHispanic National Bar AssociationLos AbogadosNative American Bar Association