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Founded in 1834, Phillips Lytle LLP is a premier regional law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices across New York State and in Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; and Canada, the firm’s attorneys serve a multinational client base, including FORTUNE 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth.

Company Culture

Phillips Lytle values the role of women in the firm and is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where women have the opportunity to flourish and succeed. Specific examples of programs and efforts that demonstrate this include its sizeable Women’s Resource Group that seeks to develop and promote women lawyers and maximize their opportunities; an engaged mentoring program available to all female associates; and robust training programs for associates, providing opportunities to learn from highly skilled attorneys. Phillips Lytle’s women attorneys have been recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America 2023, and the 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Community Engagement

Phillips Lytle encourages its attorneys to be active members of their communities and serve on boards or organizations of their choice. Many of the firm’s female lawyers serve on and lead external boards in their communities. The firm’s marketing group identifies these opportunities for women to serve in these roles. The firm then supports these individuals in their community-based initiatives by also providing financial support and volunteers when necessary. Thus, women serve on boards that impact the community’s agricultural, educational, architectural, theatrical, charitable, healthcare, and other sectors. The firm also encourages participation in local and national bar associations in service to the legal profession, including the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York.

Leadership

At Phillips Lytle, key leadership roles are held by women.

• 50% of its Management Committee are women and the Chair of that Committee is a woman.
• 3 out of 5 of the firm’s Practice Group Leaders are women.
• Phillips Lytle’s Diversity Partner is a woman.
• Two of the firm’s three Executive Team members are women. Their roles include Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer and Human Resources and Professional Development Director.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Phillips Lytle’s ongoing commitment to promoting and advancing a more inclusive and diverse work environment are cornerstones of its values and culture. Phillips Lytle is an equitable and inclusive workplace and values the perspectives of its diverse attorneys and staff.

The firm recently adopted a new Strategic Plan in which considerations of diversity, equity, and inclusion mark its central initiatives. In fact, supporting diversity has historically been integral to the firm’s strategic planning processes.  Phillips Lytle also supports the value that its clients place on diversity, equity, and inclusion in their respective industries and is committed to collaborating with them to meaningfully make change.