Social Responsibility

Local Responsibility… Global Reach
“Everything Matters“ is not just about how we refer to our interactions and service to clients. It also describes our commitment to give back to our local and global communities.

In each of our offices around the world, we make a serious commitment to public service by dedicating our time and legal services to projects related to education, healthcare, housing, hunger, economic development and law reform. Our contribution ranges from major, multi-regional initiatives of global concern to local arrangements benefiting schools and charities in each of our communities. In 2007 alone, we were proud to dedicate more than 150,000 hours of pro bono and corporate social responsibility (CSR) work to benefit worthy people and causes around the world.

Along with our commitment to helping those in need, we have also pledged a firm commitment to the global environment. In 2007, we became one of the first in the legal field to launch a global sustainability initiative aimed at reducing our environmental impact. Through the enthusiastic commitment of our people, we are making meaningful changes to our business across our offices worldwide, particularly in the key areas of energy, waste, travel and procurement.

Another key element in our commitment to the clients and communities we serve is diversity. Around the world at DLA Piper, our people reflect the diversity of our communities and our global marketplace. We believe that our efforts to understand, value and incorporate the differences that our people bring to the business enable us to acquire the best talent, create effective teams and establish a culture that is inclusive and sensitive to the needs of all.