Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

At Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, we value diversity and talent. Our attorneys and staff bring our clients all of the advantages that come as a result of combining diverse experiences and backgrounds with intelligence, diligence, and a passion for justice. Our team accurately reflects America’s diversity. Learn more about our team and our history.

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and within our firm. Palo Alto and San Francisco Partner Felicia Gilbert leads the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee which is comprised of attorneys and staff from each of the firm’s offices. The Committee is focused on fostering the firm’s culture to build and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace through:

• Spearheading recruitment, retention, and advancement efforts
• Facilitating diversity, equity, and inclusion-related events
• Coordinating Firm training and educational programming
• Leading other initiatives to raise awareness and increase understanding at the firm and beyond about the vital role of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

In addition, as part of our firm’s work litigating in the public interest, our attorneys are regularly invited to speak and to comment on topics relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are proud to be leaders in the fight for a more just and inclusive society.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statements

• October 11, 2024 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Statement on National Coming Out Day
• October 2024 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
• June 19, 2024 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Statement on Juneteenth
• June 2024 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Statement on Pride Month
• May 2024 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Statement on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
• March 31, 2024 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Statement for Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
• March 2024 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Statement on Ramadan 
• March 2024 – Firm Statement for International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 
• February 2024 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Statement on Black History Month 
• January 2024 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day 
• November 2023 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Native American Heritage Month 
• June 2023 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Juneteenth
• June 2023 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Pride Month
• May 2023 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
• February 2023 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Black History Month
• June 2022 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Pride Month
• May 2022 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Asian American Litigation and Finance Practice Group’s Statement on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
• March 2022 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Women’s History Month
• February 2022 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Black History Month
• January 2022 – Statement on the Anti-Asian Comments of University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Amy Wax
• November 2021 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
• June 2021 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Pride Month
• July 2021 – Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s Statement on Police Violence
• April 2021 – Statement on the Rise of Anti-AAPI Violence and Crimes in the U.S.