HB Communities for Change

"Many well-meaning white men and women, distraught over police abuse of blacks, have asked me, as a black man: “What can I do?” My response is: “Do more than ‘feel bad.’” What is now required is action — intentional, thoughtful and disciplined action." Maurice kicks off the inaugural session of our DE&I Speaker Series.  

"The DE&I culture at Husch Blackwell means acknowledging the unique and inherent challenges that diverse attorneys and employees face, and then taking intentional steps, not only to mitigate those challenges as they apply in the workplace, but also closing the gap in representation by advancing diverse individuals into the highest levels of leadership."

"There is so much more work to do on the DE&I front. And one of the most important things we can do right now is to open our hearts, minds and ears to the people and the voices in the street. To hear the voices of those who can’t breathe, those whose breath the business community can help to restore if we act with empathy, humility, compassion and resolve." Jeff worked with Nina Perales, a guest in our second DE&I Speaker Series program.

"The responsibility of ensuring that Husch Blackwell is a diverse and inclusive workplace falls on all of us, not just our colleagues of color and firm leadership. Learning about DE&I is a continuous process, consisting of both education and action. While HB Communities of Change is a great place to start, I encourage all HB attorneys and staff to continue to do your research, recognize your privilege, fight racial injustice, and become better allies for your friends and colleagues." 

“I continue to be astonished by how many of my non-diverse colleagues are unaware about the history of racial injustice. Don’t be afraid to educate. Awareness is at the genesis of any movement because empathy is a catalyst for activism, and activism is the elixir for change.” Franco joins us for the third installment of our DE&I Speakers Series.

"DE&I is about more than acknowledging the differences between colleagues at Husch Blackwell. It is about celebrating those differences, seeing what makes them special, and making the affirmative choice to learn about someone that may not look, love or believe like you. This is what makes our Husch Blackwell family unique." 

"HB helped us expand our business into a new state, which added seven new jobs and sealed a contract with an international company. We are very satisfied with the review of our contract and the IP work they did for us. We are thrilled with the teamwork and the impact on our growing company."

"My company is in the cannabis space where it is sink or swim for minority entrepreneurs. And finding good, affordable legal support has been very difficult for me. HB is walking me through a comprehensive review of my corporate structure and helping position us best to raise money. The program has been great for us."

“The lawyers at HB came in and helped us at a very scary time. Our business was threatened with a lawsuit. But their counsel helped us through that. Now, they are assisting us again with answers to employment and hiring questions. And its just in time, too, because we are growing with new hires!”