An accelerating focus on doing business responsibly will force changes to wide-ranging aspects of business operations and strategy Societal expectations of businesses have shifted fundamentally over the past five years. These new expectations for how businesses relate to people and the planet will be reinforced and accentuated in the years ahead through voluntary, legislative and […]

All businesses and sectors will be impacted by the seismic changes required to reach emissions targets The drive to achieve a carbon-neutral future is accelerating. Through the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, nations committed to curbing climate change by limiting global temperature increases to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels. To achieve this result, collective […]

Developing responsible and sustainable operations throughout our global network White & Case is committed to fair and ethical operations that respect the interests of our stakeholders and recognize the importance of protecting our environment. UN Global Compact As a signatory to the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative, White & Case […]

Investing in our communities Supporting meaningful causes through volunteering and charitable giving Through volunteering, our people worldwide engage in valuable projects for a wide range of causes. Our charitable giving supports pro bono partner organizations, legal education programs and charity partners and promotes diversity throughout the legal profession. Our Responsible Business campaign, Elevate, unifies Firmwide […]

Educating future leaders Building legal capacity in countries around the world Annually reaching more than 5,000 students, lawyers and judges worldwide, our legal education programs teach practical skills and cultivate interest in the rule of law. Building legal capacity in Bhutan For more than a decade, White & Case has collaborated with the Kingdom of […]

Pro bono Serving individuals in need and organizations that make a difference White & Case is one of the world’s largest providers of free legal services to individuals, nonprofits and non-governmental organizations and communities in need. For more than 100 years, we have applied our legal skills and knowledge towards pro bono efforts to strengthen […]

Supporting people with disabilities We provide a wide range of activities and programs to allow colleagues and clients to see life through diverse perspectives and encourage more empathy and understanding of disability, neurodiversity and chronic illness. It is all part of our ongoing work to normalize these experiences and remove the taboo that is often […]

Championing LGBTQ+ colleagues We provide a wide range of activity and programs to support, empower and advance our LGBTQ+ colleagues. From celebrating Pride and LGBTQ+ History Months to networking, professional development and a number of social events. The firm has made it a priority to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace Jack Klaren, Associate

Helping top-performers attain and succeed in leadership roles One of our goals is to retain and support top-performing women, while helping them succeed in leadership roles. The Global Diversity & Inclusion Committee aims to help ensure access for women to partnership and leadership roles. This is supported by the grassroots activities of the local chapters […]

Pursuing racial justice and equality Taking action and welcoming everyone Our commitment to racial justice and equality includes taking action to fight injustice, engaging in candid conversations and welcoming people from all cultures and backgrounds. We want to ensure that everyone who works at White & Case is encouraged, supported and inspired to do their […]