The Carmody Commitment

Carmody’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiative seeks to:

  • Foster increased diversity among Carmody lawyers and staff.
  • Lead the development of an inclusive culture.
  • Support the efforts of clients and partners in striving to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in their sector.

Our vision of diversity encompasses age, ability, veteran status, racial or ethnic background, LGBTQ+ identity, national origin, socioeconomic background, religion, neurodiversity, gender identity and diversity of thought, beliefs, and perspectives.

Our DEI program was a finalist in the Connecticut Legal Awards’ Diversity Initiative of the Year in 2021.

Action

We have hosted numerous programs and events in support of our DEI commitment:

  • Hosted the New England Black Law Students CT-Sub Region Academic Retreat in 2022, 2023 and 2024
  • “Mental Health Awareness for Legal Professionals” presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Connecticut
  • “Queer Eye for the Legal Professional” presented by Stevie Tran and Nathan Arrowsmith of TranArrowsmith, a queer-owned law firm
  • The Multigenerational Workforce virtual workshop led by Joelle Murchison from The ExecMommy Group
  • Workshop on Neurodiversity in recognition of Autism Awareness Month
  • Discussion of the film “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America” led by the film’s producer Dr. Gretchen Sorin
  • Panel discussion entitled “Mentorship & Sponsorship-Breaking Barriers to Advancement and Equity” presented in conjunction with banking-sector client
  • Trainings on racism and allyship led by the National Conference for Community and Justice
  • DEI Book Club featuring Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates with facilitated discussion about racism
  • Training on systemic bias and privilege led by the National Conference for Community and Justice
  • Training on implicit bias and microaggressions

Engagement

  • Carmody is a founding member of Connecticut’s statewide Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (“LCD”) and continues to support its mission to create a more diverse group of law school bound students through hands-on participation in LCD’s mentorship program and mock trial program, and by hosting summer internships.
  • Carmody supports the work of New Haven Promise by being the only private firm to participate in their annual job fair and offering internship opportunities for Promise Scholar participants.
  • Carmody lawyers are active in the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association, the CBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Pledge and Plan Signatories’ Group, and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity & Inclusion Council. We also support the work of the other affinity bar associations through meaningful sponsorships.

Opportunity

We are dedicated to increasing diversity in the firm and in the legal profession, and constantly work to support a diverse pipeline of applicants for all Firm positions.

  • Carmody recruits on campus through UConn Law School’s Early Careers Initiative and through the New England Black Law Student Association’s annual job fair, among other sources.
  • Carmody offers seasonal internship programs, across all offices, for students with no prior law firm experience, who are interested in pursuing a career in the law. Read more about our internship program.
  • Each year, Carmody collaborates with Eversource Energy’s Legal Department to provide a first-year law student a unique opportunity to participate in both of their summer associate programs. Learn more about our summer associate programs.
  • Carmody’s hiring and recruitment programs are guided by DEI best practices.

For more information on recruitment and hiring, visit our Careers Opportunities page.

Carmody’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team comprises lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and members of the firm’s administrative and operations teams with monthly meetings that are open to all. The DEI team is led by Managing Partner Richard L. Street (he/him/his) and DEI Co-chair Amanda C. Nugent (she/her/hers).

Please contact Amanda Nugent for more information or to learn how to partner with us on DEI initiatives.