Driving Professional Development and Inclusion
Founded in January 2006, the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP) is a not-for-profit association of law firm professionals working in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. ALFDP’s mission is to promote the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession through our collective knowledge, vision, expertise, and advocacy in the arena of law firm diversity.
Through collaboration, education, and research, we empower law firms and their professionals to uphold the highest ethical standards while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. Together, we strive to create a legal landscape where every voice is heard, valued, and represented
Creating Pathways for Professional Growth
Our Values
Ethical Standards
We uphold the highest ethical standards for our profession, fostering integrity,
transparency, and accountability in all aspects of our work.
Collaboration
ALFDP actively collaborates with organizations dedicated to diversity, equity, and
inclusion, forging partnerships and alliances to amplify our collective impact and drive systemic
change.
Research & Education
We believe in the power of education to drive progress. ALFDP hosts educational
programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance awareness, knowledge, and skills in diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Professional Growth
ALFDP is committed to nurturing the professional
development of our
members, providing opportunities for learning, skill-building, and networking to support their advancement
in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Approach
ALFDP 2024
Annual Conference
November 20-22, 2024
Hilton Universal Studios Los Angeles Hotel
The annual ALFDP conference is the premier conference designed exclusively for law firm diversity professionals where thought leaders, practitioners, and advocates come together to champion a more inclusive legal landscape.
As a collaborative organization, we work towards the common goals of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
Learn
We share important information and experiences, and learn from one another.
Challenge
We do so within our own organizations and within the legal profession as a whole.
Engage
Empowering Growth Through Skill Development
What Sets us Apart
Members benefit from access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, professional development events, and the collective expertise of fellow diversity professionals. They also gain a platform to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within their firms and the legal profession.
Educational Initiatives
ALFDP provides its members with regular opportunities to discuss real-time issues with member and outside experts, to stay abreast of relevant research and data, and to explore best practices and innovative strategies that move DEI forward.
Our 2024 Conference Sponsors
"DEI work is highly personal. Most DEI professionals are from traditionally underrepresented groups, too. We’re dealing with our own grief as systemic racism, discrimination, and bias persist and affect many of us personally – our work often intersects with our identities. We can’t do this work alone. ALFDP gives us community."
Yusuf Zakir
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Former ALFDP Board Member
ALFDP member since 2017
“ALFDP has empowered me to be a champion for
diversity and has helped me grow personally and professionally.”
Zakiyyah Connelly
Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Winston & Strawn LLP
Social Media & Communications Committee Chair
ALFDP member since 2019
"Joining the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals has been a life-changing experience for me. The ALFDP community is truly remarkable in every way, offering a wealth of knowledge, support, and generosity of spirit. In my two and a half years as a member of ALFDP, I've gained invaluable insights, formed lasting relationships, and felt a profound sense of belonging and purpose. This association has enhanced my professional growth and enriched my personal life, making it an indispensable part of my journey as a DEI professional. ALFDP is the community I never knew I needed until I became a part of it, and I am eternally grateful to be a member."
Pearl Brady
Diversity, Equity Inclusion Practitioner,
O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Parliamentarian
ALFDP member since 2022”
