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Michael A. Beverly
Associate
"Kaufman & Canoles values individuals from diverse backgrounds and is committed to all of its attorneys regardless of their race gender or ethnicity. At Kaufman & Canoles I get to work with some of the best attorneys in Virginia, who value my work and my perspective." |
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Ann K. Crenshaw
Partner
"As an officer, director and President-elect of our local CREW chapter (Commercial Real Estate Women), I annually attend four to five meetings throughout the United States and Canada. The firm has understood of my substantial time commitment and has graciously entertained visiting industry leaders from across the country. Kaufman & Canoles encouraged my involvement in what was a relatively unknown organization in our market. As a direct result, CREW continues to allow professional growth and networking opportunities locally, regionally and nationally."
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Gregory R. Davis
Partner
"Kaufman & Canoles places great value on its open and collegial environment. The partner admission process likewise emphasizes maintaining this unique culture. Our Partner Development Committee seeks to provide a process to help senior associates develop their practices and lawyering skills, and acts as a liaison, not simply as judge and jury on partnership. We are not an "up or out" firm, and we seek to attract and retain a group of lawyers who enjoy each other as they succeed, and who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, background and experience." |
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Robert C. Goodman Jr.
Partner
"Since 1970, when I joined the Kaufman predecessor of Kaufman & Canoles, I have been proud and pleased that our firm has embraced diversity. It has encouraged and welcomed diversity within our staff and among our attorneys. We have also worked to encourage diversity, mutual respect and understanding within the broader community in which we are involved." |
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Sarah D. Messersmith
Associate
"Throughout my employment at Kaufman & Canoles, I have always felt part of an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. It has been my experience that Kaufman & Canoles is genuinely committed to promoting professional development opportunities for women attorneys." |
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Marina Liacouras Phillips
Partner
"Diversity is fundamental to Kaufman & Canoles for both our attorneys and our clients. When I first proposed a marketing initiative enabling women attorneys to network with existing and potential women clients, the Firm's response was immediate and enthusiastic. Our Executive Women's Forums provided an opportunity for the Firm's women attorneys to introduce their legal skills to the community, while forming bonds and supporting each other's success within the Firm. A "win-win" situation!"
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Jonathan B. Reed
Associate
"Kaufman - from the new Management team down - has shown a renewed commitment to diversity in the Firm. That commitment is evident not only among the Firm's employees but also in its support of diverse community organizations, both in the form of institutional support and support of individuals within the Firm who have made personal commitments to various activities outside of work for which they have great passion and enthusiasm. Those commitments give the Firm character and make it a more interesting - and fun - place to work." |
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Hazel C. Uhlenhopp
Associate
"Kaufman & Canoles strives to provide opportunities for professional development to all individuals. In the Richmond office this year the female associates outnumber the male associates, and every associate is given interesting assignments and substantial client interaction. The firm provides each associate with a generous professional development budget and encourages us to participate in Bar functions and community activities in order to have a well-rounded work life. Needless to say, I feel very fortunate to be able to start my legal career at a place like Kaufman & Canoles." |
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