Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP | Careers

		Diversity Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP is strongly committed to diversity and we encourage our attorneys and staff to recognize the value of diversity in achieving a better work environment and a stronger firm. We recognize that diversity is a vital component of our culture, identity, strategic planning and overall well-being. It fosters equal opportunity, creates an open, positive and satisfying work environment, and promotes the highest standards and ideals of our legal system. By embracing diversity, we reflect that which is great about our community and society at large, we promote creativity, opportunity and professional development at every level, and we best serve our clients’ interests. Neal Gerber Eisenberg Is Home to Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms Until 2012 Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Recognized as a 2009 Best Law Firm for Women by Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Participates in Launch of the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law Firms in Chicago Neal Gerber Eisenberg Cited Among Top 20 Law Firms Nationally for Highest Percentage of Women Equity Partners Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP’s Participation in Cristo Rey Work/Study Program Underscores Firm’s Diversity and Community Outreach Efforts We Foster Diversity We believe the best way to attract, develop, retain and promote diverse talent is to create an environment that respects, supports and rewards individuals on the basis of individual achievement and contribution. Over the years, Neal Gerber Eisenberg has fostered individual growth and development and the diversity of our firm members in a number of ways, including: Allowing attorneys and staff to balance commitments to work, family, community and personal life by pioneering the development and maintenance of a flexible work environment (including part-time and flexible work schedules and job-sharing); Encouraging attorneys and staff to support professional, civic and community organizations that advance the interests of minorities and women in the legal community and the community at large; Giving billable credit to partners and associates for work on pro bono matters, including many that support the minority community; Conducting an annual and ongoing evaluation of our processes – including policies, procedures and firm communications – to ensure that we affirmatively reach out to minorities and women and that we follow the spirit and objectives of equal employment opportunity; and Continuing to enhance our mentoring programs to assure that attorneys are included in meaningful work assignments and provided feedback that allows them to develop to the fullest of their abilities. Our diversity efforts have been fueled by our outreach to and support of organizations with a like-minded commitment to improving the depth and diversity of the legal profession. In recent years our efforts have included: Supporting the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms (which is being housed in our firm offices in 2010 and 2011); Supporting and working with other organizations, such as the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, to increase opportunity and diversity within the legal profession generally; Participating in minority recruitment programs such as Lavender Law, the National Black Law Student Association Midwest Regional Minority Recruitment Conference and other minority law student and bar association events including sponsorship of the Black Law Students Association, Latino Law Student and Asian Pacific American Law Students Association at Northwestern University, the University of Chicago Law School South Asian Law Students Association and the University of Illinois Black Law Students Association; Sponsoring and donating time and in-kind benefits to a variety of minority and women student bar associations to help groom leaders within their ranks and prepare their student members for the practice of law; and Providing scholarship support to minority students. Neal Gerber Eisenberg formalized its diversity efforts in 2002 with the formation of a Diversity Committee in 2002 comprised of attorneys (including partners and associates) from a broad range of practice groups, and director-level administrators. The Diversity Committee is accountable directly to the firm’s Managing Partner and Executive Committee. Since its inception, our Diversity Committee has worked to expand and enhance the firm’s diversity initiatives and to build upon the philosophy of inclusion long existing in the firm work environment. The Diversity Committee also launched two significant subgroups within the firm. Called the Women’s Network and the Minority Initiative, these two groups are designed to support and to enhance opportunities available to women and minorities, respectively, and to provide forums for them to network and develop, personally and professionally, both inside and outside of the firm. We Look To the Future We strive to keep our diversity efforts focused on the future – on what we can be and accomplish. We will continue to respect, support, and reward individuals on the basis of personal achievement and contribution, and to encourage attorneys and staff to recognize the value of diversity in achieving a better work environment and a stronger firm. Neal Gerber Eisenberg Diversity Outreach Efforts – 2010 Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms – The firm is proud to be the home of the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms from 2010 until 2012. Latino/a Law Students Association (LLSA) and Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at the University of Illinois College of Law – The firm was a sponsor of LLSA/BLSA at the University of Illinois College of Law’s 8^th Annual Minority Firm Visit. Students from the Asian American Law Students Association, Women’s Law Society and OUTLaw also attended(January 13, 2010). Latino/a Law Students Association (LLSA) at the University of Illinois College of Law – The firm attended the Latino/a Law Students Association’s Scholarship Reception (January 13, 2010). Equality Illinois - The firm was a bronze select sponsor of the Equality Illinois 2010 Justice for All Gala, celebrating Equality Illinois’ mission to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois (January 23, 2010). University of Chicago Law School Black Law Students Association’s Reception – Firm Partner Tiffany Woodie hosted law students from the Black Law Students Association at the University of Chicago Law School for a reception at her home (February 6, 2010). WomenOnCall.org Meet & Match – The firm’s Women’s Network sponsored the Fourth Annual WomenOnCall.org Meet & Match event at the Chicago Cultural Center (February 17, 2010). Minority High School Student Firm Visit - The firm hosted 14 minority students from various Chicago Public High Schools for a firm visit. The students were participants of the Loyola School of Law’s Street Law Academy, which is geared towards fostering minority high school students’ interest in a career in law (February 20, 2010). Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) at Northwestern University School of – As sponsors for APALSA, the firm attended The Heritage Month Sponsors’ Reception (February 23, 2010). Latino Law Students Association (LLSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – Luis Lozada was a featured speaker on the Latino Law Students Association Alumni Q&A Panel (February 26, 2010). Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms Town Hall Meeting – The firm sponsored and hosted the Chicago Committee’s Annual Town Hall Meeting (March 3, 2010). Work Investment Act by the City of Chicago (WIA) - The firm will host 4 minority high school students for a firm visit. The students are participants of the Work Investment Act by the City of Chicago ("WIA"). WIA provides workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills, dressing for success and other invaluable tools for job readiness. The program concludes with an internship for the high school students (April 1, 2010). All Stars of Chicago Firm Visit – The firm will host a firm tour and presentation for local high school students who are a part of the All Stars of Chicago. The Chicago Chapter introduces young adults to the corporate world through after school workshops and summer internships (April 13, 2010). Women’s Leadership Coalition (WLC) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm will host law students from Northwestern University School of Law’s Women’s Leadership Coalition for a networking reception (April 20, 2010). Lambda Legal – The firm is a laureate sponsor of the 2010 Bon Foster Civil Rights Gala (April 22, 2010). WOMEN EVERYWHERE – The firm is a silver sponsor of the 11^th Annual Women Everywhere: Partners In Service Project (June 11, 2010). Equality Illinois Lawyers for Diversity – The firm is a gold sponsor of the Lawyers for Diversity Mid-Summer Barbecue (July 29, 2010). Cook County Bar Association Minority Law Student Job Fair – The firm will participate in the 27^th CCBA Minority Law Student Job Fair (August 13, 2010). National LGBT Bar Association Career Fair and Conference – The firm is a supporter-level sponsor of the 2010 National LGBT Bar Association Career Fair and Conference in Miami Beach, FL (August 26-28, 2010). Latino Law Students Association (LLSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm is a gold sponsor of LLSA at Northwestern University School of Law’s academic years (2009-2010). OUTLaw at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm is a partner sponsor of the OUTLaw LGBT Student Organization at Northwestern University School of Law school year (2009-2010). Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm is a partner sponsor of APALSA at Northwestern University School of Law (2009-2010). Black Law Student Association (BLSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm is a gold sponsor of BLSA at Northwestern University School of Law academic year (2009-2010). Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago – The firm is a member of the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago (2010). Neal Gerber Eisenberg Diversity Outreach Efforts – 2009 OUTLaw at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm was a partner sponsor of the OUTLaw GLBT Student Organization at Northwestern University School of Law (2008-2009). Women’s Leadership Coalition (WLC) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm was a sponsor of the WLC at Northwestern University School of Law which supports the Women’s Leadership Symposium and professional development initiatives (2008-2009). Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm was a partner sponsor of APALSA at Northwestern University School of Law (2008-2009). Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm was a sponsor of MELSA at Northwestern University School of Law (2008-2009). Asian-American Law Students Association (AALSA) at the University of Illinois College of Law – The firm was a sponsor of AALSA at the University of Illinois College of Law (2008-2009). Black Law Student Association (BLSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm was a gold sponsor of BLSA at Northwestern University School of Law (2008-2009). Latino/a Law Students Association (LLSA) at the University of Illinois College of Law – The firm was a sponsor of LLSA at the University of Illinois College of Law’s 7^th Annual Minority Firm Visit (January 14, 2009). South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm was a partner sponsor of SALSA at Northwestern University School of Law (January 27, 2009). Minority High School Student Firm Visit - The firm hosted 17 minority students from Morgan Park and Senn High School for a firm visit. The students were participants of the Street Law Academy, which is geared towards fostering minority high school students’ interest in a career in law (February 7, 2009). Equality Illinois - The firm was a bronze select sponsor of the Equality Illinois 2009 Justice for All Gala, which celebrates Equality Illinois’ mission to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois (February 7, 2009). Women’s Network Professional Connections Event - The Neal Gerber Eisenberg Women's Network sponsored the 3rd Annual WomenOnCall.org Meet & Match event. The event took place at the Chicago Cultural Center where the women attorneys of NGE, clients and friends of the firm attended (February 11, 2009). Illinois Latino Law Student Association (ILLSA) at The John Marshall Law School – The firm was a presenting sponsor of ILLSA’s 6^th Annual Illinois Latino Law Forum (February 21, 2009). Black Law Student Association (BLSA) at Northwestern University School of Law Firm Visit- The firm hosted 10 students from BLSA at Northwestern University School of Law for a firm visit. The attorneys and students discussed summer associate life, practicing as an attorney, and several other topics (March 5, 2009). All Stars of Chicago Firm Visit – The firm hosted a firm tour and presentation for local high school students who are a part of the All Stars of Chicago. The All Stars Project, Inc. (ASP) creates outside of school, educational and performing arts activities for thousands of poor and minority young people (April 7, 2009). Lambda Legal – The firm was a laureate sponsor of the 2009 Bon Foster Civil Rights Gala (April 23, 2009). Muslim Advocates – The firm was a gold sponsor of the Muslim Advocates’ Legal and Financial Educational Seminar cosponsored by the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago (May 30, 2009). Korean American Bar Association – The firm was a platinum sponsor of the Korean American Bar Association (KABA) of Chicago annual banquet (June 2009). WOMEN EVERYWHERE – The firm was a silver sponsor of the 10^th Annual Women Everywhere: Partners In Service Project (June 12, 2009). Cook County Bar Association – The firm was a silver sponsor of the Cook County Bar Association’s 95^th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet. The CCBA honored African American lawyers, judges and community leaders for outstanding professionalism and service to the legal system and community at large (June 19, 2009). Equality Illinois Lawyers for Diversity – The firm was a gold sponsor of the Lawyers for Diversity Mid-Summer Barbecue (July 30, 2009) Lambda Legal – The firm was a partner sponsor for Lambda Legal Into the Woods 2009 (August 15, 2009). Latino Law Students Association (LLSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm is a gold sponsor of LLSA at Northwestern University School of Law’s academic years (2009-2010). OUTLaw at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm is a partner sponsor of the OUTLaw LGBT Student Organization at Northwestern University School of Law school year (2009-2010). Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm is a partner sponsor of APALSA at Northwestern University School of Law (2009-2010). Black Law Student Association (BLSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm is a gold sponsor of BLSA at Northwestern University School of Law academic year (2009-2010). National LGBT Bar Association – The firm was a Supporter sponsor of the National LGBT Bar Association Career Fair and Conference in Brooklyn, New York (September 10, 2009). Hispanic Heritage Month at Northwestern University School of Law – As gold sponsors of the Latino Law Students Association, the firm will take part in the Hispanic Heritage Month at Northwestern University School of Law by participating in their annual Latino Partners in Private Practice Panel (October 5, 2009). Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms – The firm is a member of the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms (2009-2010). Neal Gerber Eisenberg Diversity Outreach Efforts – 2008 American Bar Association Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) – The firm is a 2008 silver sponsor of ABA’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program. The program will offer minority and financially disadvantaged law students the opportunity to intern with participating state and federal judges this summer across the country. Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA) at Northwestern University School of Law – The firm was a sponsor of MELSA’s various panel discussions. (January 2008). The University of Illinois Asian American Law Students Association (AALSA) and Latino/a Law Students Association (LLSA) – The firm was a sponsor of AALSA and LLSA’s Sixth Annual Minority Firm Visits. Neal Gerber Eisenberg hosted the visiting students for an informal lunch and firm representatives attended an evening networking reception with the students, held at the Sears Tower Metropolitan Club. (January 9, 2008). Equality Illinois Education Project – The firm was a bronze sponsor of the Equality Illinois 2008 Justice for All Gala, which celebrates Equality Illinois’ mission to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois (February 2, 2008). OUTLAW at the University of Chicago Law School – The firm sponsored two Outlaw students to participate in the Sexual Orientation Moot Court Competition at University of California, Los Angeles. (February 9, 2008). University of Michigan Law School Journal of Race & Law Symposium – The firm was a sponsor of the Journal of Race & Law Symposium. The symposium “From Proposition 209 to Proposal 2: Examining the Effects of Anti-Affirmative Action Voter Initiatives,” served as a forum for the exploration of issues relating to race and law, civil rights in general and the preservation of diversity at the University of Michigan Law School (February 9, 2008). The Law Women’s Caucus at the University of Chicago Law School – The firm was a sponsor of the Law Women’s Caucus event on the topic of criminal law issues surrounding battered women and self-defense. (February 11, 2008). Chicago Council of Black Law Students Associations (CCBLSA) – The firm was a platinum sponsor of the CCBLSA’s 3rd Annual Chicago Renaissance Gala. The Chicago Council is an organization of Chicago Black Law Students Associations including the University of Chicago Law School, Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago Kent College of Law, DePaul University College of Law, John Marshall Law School and Loyola University School of Law (February 29, 2008). Black Law Student Association (BLSA) at the University of Illinois College of Law – The firm was a silver sponsor of the BLSA’s 15th Annual Alumni Banquet. (March 8, 2008). Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois – The firm was a lead sponsor of the 12^th Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner (April 17, 2008). Lambda Legal – The firm was a laureate sponsor for the Bon Foster 2008 Celebrating 15 years in Chicago (April 23, 2008) Korean American Bar Association of Chicago – The firm was a platinum sponsor of the 2008 Korean American Bar Association (May 15, 2008). Lambda Legal’s “Forum Conveniens” – The firm was a sponsor of The Lambda Legal’s “Forum Conveniens” second annual pro bono forum in Chicago (June 3, 2008). WOMEN EVERYWHERE – The firm was a silver sponsor of the 9^th Annual Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project (June 13, 2008). Cook County Bar Association – The firm was a sponsor of the Cook County Bar Association’s 94th Annual Installation Banquet and Awards Dinner held in Chicago (June 19, 2008). Equality Illinois Education Project – The firm was a gold sponsor of the Equality Illinois Annual Lawyers for Diversity Mid-Summer Barbecue. (July 31, 2008). National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation – The firm is a bronze sponsor of the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association and will be participating in the 2008 Lavender Law Career Fair. (September 4, 2008). Women’s Leadership Coalition’s Networking 101 Reception at Northwestern University – Several firm attorneys participated in Northwestern’s Women’s Leadership Coalition’s Networking 101 Reception. The primary goal of the event is to prepare the 1Ls for the upcoming winter recruiting season and in securing summer internships. (November 19, 2008).