Diversity

Diversity is Key at Adorno & Yoss
With over 300 professionals, Adorno & Yoss is the largest certified minority-owned law firm in the United States and the only minority-owned law firm with its reach, depth and footprint. The firm growth is the direct result of our commitment to the delivery of the highest quality of legal services to corporations, public sector entities by a diverse groups of highly qualified professionals. Our attorneys more accurately represent the make up of the communities where our clients operate, the make up of their employees and of their client base. For most, Diversity is a goal. At Adorno & Yoss, diversity is a fact.

Diversity beyond Ownership
We are committed to the development of our minority professionals and recognize that they drive our success and growth. Female and minority attorneys as well as staff compose a large part of the firm's leadership. The firm has implemented a formal program that emphasizes diversity in our hiring process. We have made our diversity and our ability to more adequately reflect the communities our clients serve and in which they operate a key element of our growth strategy. The firm has successfully become a beacon for minority attorneys who want to practice and thrive in an environment that not only understands the value of diversity but also fosters successful careers.


Diversity Recognitions
We are proud of our recognition as the only law firm member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council's Corporate Plus group. Corporate Plus is a membership program of the National Minority Supplier Development Council for the highest caliber minority business enterprises that have successfully handled national contracts for major corporations. We have been ranked in the top 300 law firms in the country according to American Lawyer's rankings. According to Hispanic Magazine, the Firm is the 106th largest Hispanic-owned business in the nation (including manufacturing). In 2005 and 2007, the Firm received the prestigious Thomas L. Sager Award for the South/Southwest Region. The award is presented annually by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association to the firm that has demonstrated an incessant commitment to improve the hiring, retention and promotion of minority attorneys.

Diversity Efforts
Adorno & Yoss is actively involved in community and bar organizations that represent and promote the interests of minorities. We continuously sponsor business events and trade shows that seek to enhance diversity in the professional community.

The Firm's Diversity Policy
It is the Firm's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without the discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law. Our commitment to diversity is an integral part of every facet of our firm including our recruitment, hiring and training efforts as well as the organizations we belong to and programs we sponsor. Adorno & Yoss values and celebrates its minority status.

Supplier Diversity
As a certified minority-owned law firm, Adorno & Yoss is committed to promoting diversity through our vendors. We actively seek targeted diverse businesses and provide them with the opportunity to partner with Adorno & Yoss to provide excellent services to our Firm and our clients. Adorno & Yoss' Supplier Diversity Program ensures cover that minority and women owned businesses are well represented and have an equal opportunity in our supplier selection process. For additional information on the firm's diversity initiatives, please contact:

Diversity Coordinator
2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 400
Miami, FL 33134
Telephone: 305-460-1000
Email: diversity@adorno.com

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