Accenture has been awarded the Annual Diversity Initiative Achievement Award for the second time in three years, recognizing their commitment to minority and women-owned law firms. The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) presented the award at their Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo in New York.
The award acknowledges a NAMWOLF business partner that dedicates at least 5% of its external counsel budget to minority and women-owned law firms. Accenture was the first recipient of this award in 2005, shortly after the program’s inception.
Yolanda Coly, Managing Director of NAMWOLF, praised Accenture’s dedication: “Accenture has not only excelled in hiring and building lasting relationships with law firms owned and managed by women and minorities, but they have also been a strong advocate for our cause and others, promoting a more diverse corporate America.”
Joel Stern, Accenture’s Associate General Counsel and Director of Legal Services in the Americas, emphasized the company’s ongoing commitment: “Accenture continuously seeks innovative approaches to foster an inclusive culture, enhancing our ability to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. NAMWOLF is a valuable tool, helping us connect with a talented network of minority- and women-owned law firms across the nation, accelerating our progress.”