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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion at CDF
Walk which matches the talk
CDF’s Focus From Day One: Build our foundation from a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion have been the bedrock of CDF Labor Law LLP since its inception in 1994. Diverse attorneys have long held leadership positions in the firm, including the managing partner, office managing partners, executive committee members, and committee chairs. They also play an integral role in managing the Firm and shaping its future. CDF remains committed to maintaining our ingrained value of inclusion and further diversifying CDF as a whole, with a strong emphasis on providing top leadership opportunities for diverse attorneys.
At CDF, we maintain our focus on the recruitment, development and retention of the best and brightest from all walks of life and backgrounds to support our growth and serve the needs of our diverse clients.
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CDF’s Numbers Speak for Themselves
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1Women & Minority Attorneys – Firmwide
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1Women Attorneys – Firmwide
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1Minority Attorneys – Firmwide
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1Women & Minorities – Staff and Attorneys Firmwide
Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion
Vision Statement
CDF Labor Law LLP’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s vision is to foster a workplace dedicated to recruiting, listening, developing, and retaining diverse talents and ensuring an environment of inclusion. The Committee, composed of attorneys and staff from all of our office locations, represents a broad spectrum of the differences in veteran status, ethnicity, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, background, and viewpoints.
The Committee goals can be summarized in four key initiatives:
- Identification and recruitment of top-tier diverse candidates across all experience levels who will enrich our firm;
- Develop collaborative opportunities for all employees to develop a culture of inclusion;
- Retention and advancement, including the development of a firm-wide mentoring program; and
- Local community outreach in all five office locations that will increase our support of and connection with diverse professional organizations and underprivileged communities.
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and Commitment
Bringing together diverse perspectives fuels better solutions. At CDF, we believe that assembling teams with varied professional and personal backgrounds leads to more creative, well-rounded legal strategies and stronger client outcomes.
Inclusion, equity, and diversity are core to our identity. We actively recruit and support women attorneys, lawyers from racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and those with disabilities—ensuring every voice enriches our firm and our service to clients.
A collaborative culture drives everyday excellence. Since our founding, we’ve maintained an environment where openness and mutual respect guide our work—translating into more effective advocacy and proactive advice for employers faced with complex challenges.
Our mentoring program nurtures future leaders. By pairing emerging attorneys with experienced mentors across offices and practice areas, we foster career growth, cross-team collaboration, and an inclusive pathway to leadership—amplifying the impact of our DEI commitment.
Alison L. Tsao
Chair of CDF’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
“CDF’s various diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including its robust Mentoring Program, are designed to enhance recruiting, retention, and promotion of female and diverse attorneys of all backgrounds. CDF attorneys have access to and are mentored by our firm’s top leadership – encouraging individual career growth and nurturing talent that positions them for leadership opportunities at CDF and in the broader legal community.”
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