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Bringing diversity and inclusiveness into every aspect of work and culture is one of our firm’s core values. Diversity benefits our

firm directly by enabling us to attract world-class legal talent and enriching the quality and

fabric of our firm. For our clients, diversity enables us to provide superior and innovative

solutions to their most sophisticated legal challenges.

With a commitment that starts at the top and is shared by all of us, we continue to make sig-

nificant strides in diversity. In 2015, we were recognized for the robust role women lawyers

play in our partnership and firm leadership with a second Gold Standard Certification from

the Women in Law Empowerment Forum. For the

ninth year in a row, Bryan Cave achieved a perfect

score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate

Equality Index, reflecting our welcoming and open

environment and best-practice policies for LGBT

lawyers. We also are extremely proud to have played

a key role in the fight for marriage equality, culmi-

nating in the Supreme Court’s historic decision.

We are very proud of the successes we have been able to achieve in diversity, but remain unyielding in our efforts

to improve upon them. Our culture is a powerful binding force and driver of innovation within the firm. Diversity and

inclusiveness are key elements of that culture.

– Therese D. Pritchard, Chair

Our culture is a powerful binding force and driver of innovation within the firm.

We have madeimportant progress; we also know that our work is not done.

We have made important progress; we also know that our work

is not done. Our mission is to create a firm where everyone can

fulfill their potential and contribute to the firm’s success. We

have designed initiatives that create opportunities for practice,

business and leadership development, with accountability

processes that measure our progress. These strategies are

helping us move the needle and we look forward to building on

our successes from 2015.

– Lisa Demet Martin, Chief Diversity Officer

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BRYAN CAVE AFFINITY GROUPS

Bryan Cave WomenBryan Cave Women is dedicated to promoting the success

of our women lawyers. Through a variety of initiatives and

programming, BCW provides opportunities for our women

lawyers to connect with each other, to develop practice and

leadership skills, and to build strong networks outside the

firm. Here are some highlights from 2015.

Connecting with Each Other

Nationally known author Joyce Roché spoke to our Washington, D.C., women lawyers and their cli-ents about “imposter syndrome” and her book The Empress Has No Clothes: Conquering Self-Doubt to Embrace Success. In San Francisco, BCW invited cli-ents and other guests to hear Cara Hale Alter discuss

leadership presence and personal power and her book The Credibility Code. BCW in Chicago hosted a din-ner for guests at trendy hot spot Little Goat, owned by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard.

Connecting with the Community

BCW partners with a dynamic mix of organizations that promote women’s causes. In New York, BCW actively supports the firm’s pro bono client She’s the First, which provides scholarships to girls in devel-oping countries, fostering first-generation graduates and cultivating the next generation of global leaders.

In London, BCW supports Women in the City, an award-winning organization that promotes, recogniz-es and rewards female talent.

Leaders in Our Profession

Partner Susan Kovarovics served as the president of the Washington, D.C., Women’s Bar Association. Under Kovarovics’ leadership, WBA organized more than 50 events and programs, including programs

US Attorney General Loretta Lynch with DC Partner Susan Kovarovics.

Bryan Cave New York attorneys and their guests at the She’s the First Mentor Breakfast.

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Author Joyce Roché speaks at a BCW event in Washington, D.C.

focused on mentoring, community involvement and business connections for its members. Kovarovics’ term as WBA president culminated on May 25, 2016, with the WBA’s Annual Dinner at which Attorney General Loretta Lynch was honored with the Janet Reno Torchbearer Award.

Lawyers of ColorThe Lawyers of Color Affinity Group provides an active net-

work for its members, offering opportunities for fellowship,

mentoring, leadership and business development. Affinity

group members throughout the firm meet quarterly to

discuss issues that impact the recruitment, retention and

promotion of lawyers of color.

Networking with Political Leaders

The Atlanta Lawyers of Color, in conjunction with Bryan Cave Women, hosted a lively and inspir-ing lunch-and-learn program with Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams. Abrams is the first woman to lead either party in the Georgia General Assembly and the first African-American to lead in the House of Representatives. Abrams candidly discussed her rise in Georgia politics as a woman of color.

Involvement at the Local, National Levels

Atlanta Partner Adwoa Seymour serves as presi-dent of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA). GABWA is a voluntary bar association formed in 1981 to serve the needs and interests of black women attorneys. Its mission is to nurture, support and galvanize the power of black women attorneys, advocate for women and children, and empower the communities it serves. GABWA’s sister organization in Chicago hosted the 2015 National Summit of Black Women Lawyers, which several Bryan Cave lawyers of color attend-ed. Chicago Partner Joseph McCoy and Seymour served as panelists.

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Phoenix Partner George Chen completed his term as president of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, after which he has continued to serve on the NAPABA Board of Governors. Before being elected president, Chen served as NAPABA treasurer, vice president for programs and oper-ations, Southwest regional governor, Investment Committee chairperson and founder, Finance Committee member, and a Law Foundation pro bono volunteer. Phoenix Partner Bryce Suzuki serves as co-chair of the NAPABA’s Restructuring and Bankruptcy Committee.

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Federal Voting Rights Lawsuit: Bryan Cave Responds to InequalityBryan Cave is proud to serve as co-counsel on behalf of the NAACP and other interested plaintiffs in a federal voting rights

lawsuit brought in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. The action alleges that African-American vot-

ers were improperly removed from the voter rolls in the town of Sparta, Ga. The action was brought against the Hancock

County Board of Elections and Registration alleging claims under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Civil Rights Act of

1964, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and under the U.S. Constitution. Bryan Cave Atlanta Lawyers Bill Custer,

Jennifer Dempsey, Julia Ost, Danielle Parrington and Christian Bromley are working on the case.

Hispanic National Bar Association Convention

Several Bryan Cave lawyers participated in the 2015 Hispanic National Bar Association Convention in Boston. Bryan Cave was proud to sponsor the con-

vention, and DC Partner Miguel Rodriguez was a featured panelist on the topic of “El Voto -Protecting Voting Rights.” NY Associate Rocio Chavez is the New York representative for the HNBA Young Lawyers Division. Phoenix Partner George Chen at-tended in his capacity as president of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

Bryan Cave has a long history of involvement with the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity – an or-ganization of more than 250 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners who have dedicated themselves to creating a truly diverse U.S. legal profession. LCLD’s Fellows Program is a leader-ship development program for high-potential diverse attorneys. A Bryan Cave lawyer has participated in the Fellows Program every year since its incep-tion. Chicago Partner Rod Perry is our 2015 fellow. Another Chicago partner, Jason DeJonker, serves as chair-elect for the 2015-2016 LCLD Fellows

Alumni Executive Council, an organizing body for the LCLD Fellows Alumni. Beginning in June 2016, DeJonker will be the chair of the LCLD Fellows Alumni Executive Council.

LGBT LawyersBryan Cave is committed to offering an inclusive and

welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-

gender people. The LGBT Lawyers Affinity Group provides a

platform for open dialogue and offers programming to sup-

port that commitment.

LGBT Lawyers Affinity Group Annual Meeting

The LGBT Lawyers Affinity Group held its 9th an-nual meeting in Bryan Cave’s Chicago office. The affinity group members were joined by firm leader-ship and partner allies, including firm Chair Therese Pritchard. The meeting was capped off by a reception for Bryan Cave lawyers, clients and guests at which speaker Jeremy Pittman, deputy field director at the Human Rights Campaign, spoke about efforts to pass The Equality Act.

Pro Bono Assistance for National Center for Transgender Equality

Bryan Cave is pleased to serve on the Trans Legal Services Advisory Council of the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE). In 2015, Bryan Cave completed an important pro bono project for NCTE and the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York (LeGal). The collaborative project produced the Name and Gender Change Guide for New Jersey Residents, which will be used to assist in navigating the often complex process of changing one’s name or gender on government identification records.

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Panel moderator and former President of the HNBA Cynthia Mares (second from left) with Bryan Cave Phoenix Partner and former NAPABA President George Chen, DC Partner Miguel Rodriguez, NY Associate Rocio Chavez and Denver Partner Manuel Martinez.

100% Score on Corporate Equality Index

Bryan Cave is extremely proud to have earned a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for nine con-secutive years. We also are proud of our support

for HRC throughout the year. St. Louis Associate Elizabeth Schlesinger and Atlanta Associate Rebekah McCorvey act as Bryan Cave’s HRC liaisons, and Schlesinger also serves on the HRC National Board of Governors. In 2015, the firm’s St. Louis office host-ed the HRC Corporate Equality Award Reception for the region. Beck Bailey, deputy director of em-ployee engagement with HRC’s Workplace Equality Program, was the special guest speaker.

Orange County Lavender Bar Association

The firm hosted the Orange County Lavender Bar Association’s 5th anniversary celebration at our Irvine office. The festivities were attended by LGBT and allied members of Orange County’s bench and bar. Ninth Circuit Judge Stephen Reinhardt was honored with a community service award. Irvine Partner Julie Patterson is a member of OCLBA’s Board of Directors.

LAWSS Lawyers with Alternative Work Schedules & Sites

Bryan Cave is committed to offering balanced hours to lawyers who require flexibility in their work sched-ules because of family obligations or other demands. The Lawyers with Alternative Work Schedules & Sites (LAWSS) Affinity Group was formed to meet the needs of our lawyers who work alternative or reduced schedules or telecommute. The group’s mis-sion is to identify strategies for career and business development, and develop best practices for sup-porting and encouraging work/life balance while continuing to meet the goals and objectives of the firm and each individual.

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The Fight To Achieve Marriage EqualityWe are extremely proud of the dynamic role the firm played in litigation nationwide seeking to strike down statutes and

state constitutional amendments that discriminate against same-sex couples in connection with the right to marry. The

Family Equality Council has been the signature pro bono client of the firm’s LGBT Lawyers Affinity Group since 2009. More

than 30 Bryan Cave lawyers and staff in many offices have been involved in this historic push. Together, they wrote 17 am-

icus briefs that were filed in federal and state courts across the country urging the courts to consider the impact of these

marriage restrictions on the estimated 210,000 children being raised by same-sex parents in this country. Bryan Cave

filed two Voices of Children briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court, both of which were seen as key factors in the decisions of

the court that were victories for LGBT rights.

Bryan Cave was recognized for its pro bono work on Georgia marriage equality at an HRC Atlanta Gala. Attending were summer Associate Pierce Hand (second from left) and Associate Rebekah McCorvey (third from left) and their guests.

Firm Earns Women in Law Empowerment Forum Gold Standard Certification

Bryan Cave earned WILEF Gold Standard Certification in 2015 for the second time. WILEF – the Women in Law Empowerment Forum – is dedi-cated to advancing the careers of women at the largest

law firms and corporate law departments in the United States. WILEF provides Gold Standard Certification to firms that “successfully demonstrate that wom-en represent a meaningful percentage of their equity partners, of their highest leadership positions, of their governance and compensation committees and of their most highly compensated partners.”

Champion for Equality Award

Bryan Cave received the Champion for Equality Award from PROMO, Missouri’s statewide LGBT equality organization. A.J. Bockelman, former exec-utive director of PROMO, called Bryan Cave “truly an amazing example of a champion for equality. One of Bryan Cave’s core values is to bring diversi-ty and inclusiveness into every aspect of their work and culture.”

Stonewall Bar Association Service Award

The Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia present-ed Bryan Cave with its 2015 Outstanding Service Award for our pro bono work with Lambda Legal in bringing a federal action challenging the state of Georgia’s ban on same-sex marriage. The Stonewall Bar Association is a professional association of at-torneys, judges, law students, paralegals and other legal professionals who support the rights of lesbi-an, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and who oppose discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Firm, Swartz Recognized by Euromoney Asia Women in Business Law Awards 2015

Bryan Cave was recognized as the Best Firm for Diversity by an International Firm at the Euromoney Asia Women in Business Law Awards 2015. The awards ceremony also recognized Hong Kong office Managing Partner Kristi Swartz as the top individual winner in the Best in Corporate Governance catego-ry. The awards annually recognize leading women in the legal field and law firms with diverse work envi-ronments across Asia.

Perfect Score on HRC Corporate Equality Index 2015

For the ninth year in a row, Bryan Cave earned a perfect score of 100 percent on the Corporate Equality Index, the preeminent benchmarking measure on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

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Bryan Cave Chicago’s Jena Valdetero and Brian Sher joined a WILEF event panel to speak on the subject of sponsors and mentors.

RECOGNITION

Pro Bono Clients Arizona Japanese American Citizen League

Family Equality Council

Gay Men’s Health Crisis

Georgia LGBTQ Archives Project

Hetrick Martin Institute

Jewish Community Foundation

Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City

Lambda Legal

LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

National Center for Transgender Equality

She’s the First, Inc.

St. Louis Minority Business Council

The Stonewall Project

Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

YWCA National Capital Area

SponsorshipsAmerican Jewish Committee

Asian American Bar Association of Chicago

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis

Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms

Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

Cuban American Bar Association

Cuban American Bar Foundation, Inc.

Diversity Awareness Partnership

Dred Scott Freedom Awards Dinner

Family Equality Council

Fresh Start Women’s Foundation

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorney’s Foundation

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Howard University

Japan America Society of St. Louis, Inc.

Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington

Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc.

Latin American Education Foundation

LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York

March on Washington Film Festival Donation

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Missouri Asian American Bar Association

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

National Bar Association

New York Women in Film & Television

Orange County Lavender Bar Association

Promo Fund

Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders

She’s the First, Inc.

Simon Wiesenthal Center

St. Louis American Newspaper

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

Women’s Bar Association of DC

Women’s Employment Network

YWCA National Capital Area

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2015

* U.S. Lawyers

OPENLYLGBTLAWYERS

1% Partners 3% Associates3% All lawyers

LAWYERSOF COLOR

9% Partners23% Associates14% All lawyers

WOMENLAWYERS

20% Partners 51% Associates36% All lawyers

2015 SUMMER CLASS

2016 SUMMER CLASS

62% Women41% Students of color7% Openly LGBT

51% Women46% Students of color5% Openly LGBT

Firm Demographics*

BAKER focuses on advising clients with various transactions including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures as well as joint ventures. She also handles corporate governance, contractual, general business and securities law counseling matters.

LABELLE’S practice focuses on federal tax controversy, transactional tax and tax-exempt matters. In addition to her tax and transactional practices for business entities, Labelle also advises public charities and private foundations on a variety of legal issues.

PAREKH focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, business and transactional counseling, and strategic partnerships and alliances. Parekh has significant experience representing public and private corporations, private equity funds and venture capital groups.

KELLY specializes in structured finance and debt capital markets and is a recognized industry name and market leader in securitizations and CLOs. Her experience includes representing and advising major investment banks, corporates and investment managers on all types of structured financings.

NATHANSON is a recognized specialist in capital markets and focuses almost exclusively on the corporate trust, loan and agency side of structured finance transactions. She has represented virtually all of the corporate trustee houses in London in matters related to transactions.

SEYMOUR handles a variety of commercial litigation and product liability disputes and serves on the national or managing counsel litigation defense teams for various clients managing multiple attorneys and local counsel.

Ashley BakerST. LOUIS

Erika LabelleST. LOUIS

Helena NathansonLONDON

Amit ParekhIRVINE

Adwoa W.D. Ghartey-Tagoe SeymourATLANTA

Rachel KellyLONDON

NEW PARTNERS IN 2015

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For more information about Bryan Cave’s diversity initiatives, please contact:

Lisa Demet MartinChief Diversity Officerlisa.martin@bryancave.com