Kean Miller Joins Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

Kean Miller is pleased to announce that the firm has joined the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). Founded in 2009, LCLD has grown to an organization of more than 265 Members, who serve as either general counsel of major corporations or managing partners of the nation's leading law firms. United by a spirit of activism and personal commitment, LCLD Members lead by example, taking action, and challenging the legal profession to prepare future generations of diverse talent for the highest positions of leadership.

About LCLD

LCLD programs are designed to attract, inspire, and nurture the talent in society and within legal organizations, thereby helping a new and more diverse generation of attorneys ascend to positions of leadership. By producing tangible results in the lives of talented individuals, LCLD works to promote inclusiveness in member institutions, circles of influence, and in society, with the ultimate goal of building a more open and diverse legal profession. LCLD is proud to include many of the nation's premier law firms in its membership, led by Managing Partners who are personally committed to building a more diverse and inclusive legal profession.

Diversity at Kean Miller

From our inception, Kean Miller has recognized the value of diverse ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds. We are committed to promoting a culture of inclusion, not only within the firm, but in the communities where we live and work. The best evidence of this commitment is found in our statistics. Kean Miller has one of the highest percentages of women attorneys and women partners of any major law firm in Louisiana and rank among Louisiana firms having the highest percentages of minority attorneys. Currently we have 36% women attorneys and 13% minority attorneys. Among partners, 27% are women and 10% are minorities. In 2016, the firm was recognized by the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Law 360, and Baton Rouge Business Report for its efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive law firm.

About Kean Miller

With more than 150 attorneys in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Lake Charles, Kean Miller is one of the largest full-service law firms in Louisiana, and the largest in the Capitol Region. The firm serves the legal needs of the people, businesses, and industries that drive the Bayou State. We have particular dedication to serving Fortune 500 companies with significant operations in the South, providing them with legal resources focused on growth. From the courtroom to the boardroom, our people provide creative solutions, unique strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.

For more information, please contact Steve Boutwell at 225.389.3736 or steve.boutwell@keanmiller.com