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At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Haynes and Boone is one of the largest law firms in Dallas, and it continues to grow. In 2023, Haynes and Boone will move its headquarters to a new 27-story office tower in the Harwood District of uptown Dallas. Lawyers in our Dallas office serve all the firm’s practice and industry areas – including corporate, litigation, banking/finance, insurance law, healthcare law, labor and employment, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, white collar crime, and antitrust. Our Dallas lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas in publications such as The Best Lawyers in America directory (Woodward/White, Inc.) and the Chambers USA legal directory (Chambers & Partners). This office attracts high-energy, technically proficient people who enjoy working in a collegial environment. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist is an exempt position responsible for managing certain specialized aspects of firm-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including, but not limited to, serving as a firm-wide DEI resource, overseeing the firm’s DEI programs and committees, and assisting the Diversity Department on all DEI functions and initiatives. This position reports to the Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and works closely with attorneys and other firm administrative departments. Also, this position will support the work of the Inclusion Networks, including project management, budget management, and advice on DEI matters.

Essential Duties

• Monitor, assess and oversee the firm’s diversity demographic data for the DEI Department for the purposes of recruitment, retention, and promotion. Calculate data, as appropriate, and use data to determine and forecast diversity and inclusion issues and trends. Respond to inquiries from Department and Section Leadership at the firm, attorneys, and administrative departments regarding data.

• Respond to surveys from clients and other third parties, as well as RFPs regarding diversity data and initiatives.

• Oversee and lead the Attorney Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (ADEIC)’s 10 Inclusion Networks, including the Asian/Pacific Islander Network, Black/African American Network, Latin/Hispanic Network, LGBTQ+ Network, Women’s Initiative, Working Parents and Caregivers Network, Veterans Network, Pipeline, First Generation Network and Next Generation Network. This includes recommending topics and issues to be covered during the meetings and active participation in all meetings. Identify opportunities for Inclusion Network collaboration internally or externally with clients. Maintain close contact with the attorneys who are the Inclusion Network co-chairs, which includes associates and partners. Respond to all inquiries regarding Inclusion Networks.

• Collaborate and support the DEI Department in determining topics for programming, select, interview, and negotiate with panelists and speakers, as necessary, and identify and/or create written materials for programs, in compliance with CLE guidelines.

• Monitor all firm diversity sponsorships, including identifying firm representatives to attend events, submitting sponsorship marketing materials, and tracking expenses related to sponsorships.

• Assist in leading presentations on DEI at firm, for lateral attorney orientation and on law school campuses or elsewhere and serve as a firm diversity and inclusion representative.

• Participate in recruitment of 1L Diversity Scholars by reviewing applications, interviewing, and recommending candidates for summer associate positions. Also, travel to law schools, as needed, for meetings, receptions, and presentations.

• Research diversity and inclusion issues and trends, as needed, and draft memoranda to firm management with recommendations.

• Collaborate with other firm administrative departments as needed, including Attorney Recruitment, Attorney Development, Business Development, Accounting, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

• Collaborate with Diversity Department members and Attorney Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs regarding firm diversity and inclusion goals and strategic plan.

Other Duties

• Oversee and control all sponsorship requests from attorneys.

• Travel up to 20 percent of the time.

• Attend conferences and webinars related to trends in the diversity and inclusion field to continue education on diversity and inclusion.

Reporting Relationship

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist will report directly to the Manager of Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Knowledge/Experience

• Must have 3+ years of progressive related experience.

• Must have knowledge and an understanding of DEI issues and trends.

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment a plus

Skills

• Knowledge of MS Suite to produce quality written communications, including written documents in Word, presentations in PowerPoint and basic functions of Excel.

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm’s internal and personnel affairs.

• Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive, and self-directed approach.

• Strong client-service skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to do research online for PPT presentations and other firm memoranda.

• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to follow up and follow through.

• Approachable and collaborative; teamwork approach.

• Able to organize and maintain a significant number of diverse, concurrent projects.  

• Demonstrated judgment, tact, candor, and resourcefulness.

• Able to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of firm personnel in a team environment and across multiple offices.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Education

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree.

Physical Demands

Must be able to travel in the United States 20% of the time. Also, must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to oversee programs, attend meetings and make presentations as needed; remains stationary at least 85% of the time. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients, and staff; This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time. Comfort with videoconference presentation is important.

Position Location

This position can be located in Dallas, TX, Houston, TX or New York, NY.

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Office environment with occasional overtime.