“Arriving at Dinsmore from the merger, I have been pleasantly surprised by the culture. I joined the In Law & Equity affinity group and have enjoyed hearing the voices and seeing the faces of individuals who share my experience.”
- Aly St. Pierre, Associate, Indianapolis, IN
We asked Aly: What do you believe is the formula for addressing LGBTQ+ issues within the legal industry while maintaining a solid, inclusive community that brings all of us together?
I do not believe there is a strict formula to follow, but what I have found to be most important is for people to have the freedom to be open in the workplace. After completing law school and landing a job, I had concerns about whether I would notice any subtle differences in how I was treated in the office. Thankfully, I walked into a firm that welcomed me and my partner with open arms. When trying to maintain an inclusive community, the power of personal interactions cannot be swept by the wayside. Arriving at Dinsmore from the merger, I have been pleasantly surprised by the culture. I joined the In Law & Equity affinity group and have enjoyed hearing the voices and seeing the faces of individuals who share my experience.
Leaders of the affinity group and steering committee are starting discussions, tackling issues, and planning events that bring us all together. When I think about Pride, I think about a community of people who are there to support each other. Pride is special, and its significance is hard to put into words because it means so much more than just a day, week, or a month.
