LAW FIRM DIVERSITY REPORT CARD HOUSTON - MAY 2015

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1 LAW FIRM DIVERSITY CARD HOUSTON - MAY 2015 Presented by: Houston Multi-Bar Diversity Committee A collaborative effort of the following organizations: Asian American Bar Association of Houston Hispanic Bar Association of Houston Houston Lawyers Association Mexican American Bar Association of Houston Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In June 2006, the Houston Multi-Bar Diversity Committee formed-bringing together the Houston Lawyers Association, the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, the Mexican American Bar Association of Houston, and the Asian American Bar Association of Houston-in order to evaluate the racial and ethnic make-up of Houston's largest law firms. In furtherance of this purpose, the Committee surveyed 21 of the largest law firms in Houston regarding, among other things, the number of minority attorneys at each of the respective firms as of June All 21 firms approached participated in the survey and the Committee issued its first Report Card in February The Committee reconvened again in 2009 to evaluate the racial and ethnic make-up of the 25 largest law firms in Houston regarding, among other things, the number of minority attorneys at each of the respective firms as of September 8, All but one firm approached participated in the survey and the Committee issued its second Report Card in December Five years later, the Committee decided to reconvene due to the continued need to shed light on the progress, or lack thereof, of minorities within the largest law firms in Houston. Early 2015, the Committee began its evaluation of the racial and ethnic make-up of the 20 largest firms in Houston (as identified by the Houston Business Journal in 2014) 1 regarding, among other things, the number of minority attorneys at each respective firm as of February Three law firms chose not to participate in the 2015 survey. It is the response to these surveys that serve as the basis for this 2015 Law Firm Diversity Report Card ("Report Card"). 3 The grading process used by the Committee in measuring each firm's performance was based on a hundred (100) point scale. Each score was then converted to a standard letter grade between "A+" through "F." The closer a firm's score was to a hundred (100), the higher the percentage of minority attorneys represented at the firm (with the percentage of certain subgroups of attorneys, i.e., partners, being weighted more heavily than other subgroups, i.e., associates). The percentage of minority attorneys in Harris County, Texas was the primary, basis for the benchmarks used in assigning points. In addition to the scores given, this Report Card provides quantitative comparative data regarding attorney demographics at 17 of Houston s largest law firms. The following are noteworthy results: Twelve (12) firms received a grade of B, or higher; With the exception of one (1) firm, sixteen (16) firms received a grade of C, or higher; 1 See Houston Business Journal The List, Largest Houston-Area Law Firms, January 10, See State Bar of Texas Harris County: Attorney Statistical Profile ( ), attached as Appendix B to this report. 3 The Committee attaches an example of the Law Firm Survey as Appendix A to this report. 2

3 None of the firms surveyed met or exceeded the State Bar of Texas reported statistical profile percentage of 7% for African American attorneys in Harris County; Seven (7) of the firms surveyed met or exceeded the State Bar of Texas reported statistical profile percentage of 6% for Hispanic/Latino attorneys in Harris County; Eight (8) of the firms surveyed met or exceeded the State Bar of Texas reported statistical profile percentage of 5% for Asian/Pacific Islander attorneys in Harris County; Two (2) of the firms surveyed met or exceeded the State Bar of Texas reported statistical profile percentage of 36% for women attorneys in Harris County; Most evaluated law firms significantly improved their ethnic minority partners. Every firm surveyed had active law firm efforts in place to increase and/or promote diversity. The Committee recognizes that measuring a law firm s diversity by the racial and ethnic make-up of its attorneys is but only one aspect of a complete measurement of diversity. This year, for the first time, the Committee considered, and evaluated, the number of female attorneys at each of the surveyed law firms, as well as the number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT ) attorneys at each of the surveyed law firms. These groups however were not factored in to the actual grade on this report, because female attorneys who were also minority could lead to firms getting additional credit for the same person and a source for the percent of attorneys who identify as LGBT in Harris County is not currently available to serve as a benchmark. The Committee will continue to evaluate these minority groups in its future reports. The Committee believes that diversity as reflected by the racial and ethnic minorities in a firm is a significant and important aspect to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion. A copy of this report is, or will be, available for download at the following website locations:

4 CARD LAW FIRM COMPOSITE SCORE 2015 LETTER GRADE 2010 LETTER GRADE 2007 LETTER GRADE HAYNES & BOONE 101 A+ B B- MAYER BROWN 101 A+ C- B+ GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL 91 A- B- C BAKER & HOSTETLER 89 B+ C+ C JACKSON WALKER 89 B+ C B KING & SPALDING 89 B+ C- C CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA 88 B+ D+ B- VINSON & ELKINS 86 B C+ C BAKER BOTTS 85 B B- B+ THOMPSON & KNIGHT 85 B A B NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT 84 B C D WINSTEAD 84 B A- A+ LATHAM & WATKINS 81 B- ANDREWS KURTH 80 B- D- D BRACEWELL & GIULIANI 79 C+ D- D PORTER HEDGES 76 C D- D- LOCKE LORD 68 D+ C C BAKER MACKENZIE DID F GRAY REED & MCGRAW MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS DID F DID F Grading Scale: 90 or above A Excellent 80 or above B Good 70 or above C Fair 63 or above D Needs Improvement No score F Failed to Respond 4

5 BACKGROUND The 2015 Report Card examined the representation of minority attorneys at 17 of the largest law firms in Houston. The results were based on the responses provided to a survey distributed to each of the law firms listed herein. I. COMMITTEE MEMBERS The Committee is comprised of representatives from the Asian/Pacific Islander Bar Association, the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, the Houston Lawyers Association (Houston s African American Bar Association), the Mexican American Bar Association of Houston, and the Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston (Houston s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Bar Association). The methodology employed in the Report Card was developed through a process of consensus of various representatives from each of the member bar organizations. The Committee s primary focus was on the racial and ethnic representation of minority attorneys at the largest law firms in Houston. However, the Committee also reviewed and evaluated the representation of women attorneys and LGBT attorneys at the firms. A. ASIAN AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON (AABA) The Asian American Bar Association of Houston (AABA) is a voluntary organization of attorneys judges, and law students of Asian heritage or who have Asian American interests. Founded in 1984, the AABA s membership reflects all aspects of Houston s Asian American legal community. The organization is now the largest collective voice for the Asian-Pacific American legal community in the state of Texas, representing the interests of well over 500 attorneys in the Greater Houston area. Today, the AABA provides regular Continuing Legal Education, networking, and other professional opportunities for its members; organizes and sponsors free legal clinics and pro bono programs for the community at large; mentors and promotes law students and the next generation of Asian-Pacific American lawyers; and serves as a forum for the discussion of current legal topics affecting all Asian Americans. Please visit for more information regarding AABA. AABA Representative(s): Clinton Yu, AABA President Givens & Johnston, PLLC University of Houston Law Center 2009 Chris Lee, AABA President-Elect Superior Energy Services, Inc. University of Texas School of Law 2007 B. THE HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON (HISBA) The Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Since its founding in 1987, HisBA has been working for the advancement of Hispanics in the legal profession, serving the public interest, promoting high standards of integrity, honor, and professional courtesy among lawyers, and working with the other bar associations and 5

6 community, legal and governmental organizations in furtherance of its missions and goals. As a leading voice in the Houston legal community, HisBA represents and promotes the growing impact of Hispanics in the practice of law and the community at large. HisBA organizes several activities throughout the year, including President s Day. HisBA also raises funds for a number of scholarships which it awards to students attending Houston area high schools and law schools. Please visit for more information regarding HisBA. HisBA Representative(s): Juan Garcia, HisBA President Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP South Texas College of Law 2004 Nelsy C. Gomez, HisBA Immediate Past President Cozen O Connor, P.C. University of Miami School of Law 2006 C. HOUSTON LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (HLA) The Houston Lawyers Association (HLA), an affiliate chapter of the National Bar Association, was founded in 1955 to address the particular needs of Black lawyers and the legal needs of the Black community in general. At the time the HLA was established, Black lawyers in the Houston area were not permitted to join the Houston Bar Association. HLA s history reflects its continued desire to address racial injustice. Today, HLA continues to fulfill the mission of its founders, by providing its lawyers a forum and an opportunity to address various issues that affect the Black community. HLA currently conducts continuing legal education seminars, evaluates judicial candidates, promotes community service activities and distributes information in an effort to foster the network necessary for professional growth and development. Please visit for more information regarding HLA. HLA Representative(s): Danyahel Norris, HLA President Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law 2007 Latoya Jarrett, HLA Corresponding Secretary Shackelford & Associates, LLC Thurgood Marshall School of Law 2012 E. Rena Jenkins, HLA President-Elect Gallagher Benefits Service, Inc. Thurgood Marshall School of Law 2006 D. MEXICAN-AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON (MABAH) The Mexican American Bar Association of Houston (MABAH) was founded in April 1972 to promote and discuss the legal remedies regarding the many injustices and problems 6

7 facing the Latino community in Houston and throughout Texas. In 2012, MABAH entered its 40 th year of service to the Hispanic Attorney, and most importantly, to the Hispanic community. It is one of the largest Hispanic law organizations in the State of Texas with a diversity of talent, expertise and leadership. MABAH is proud of the diverse nationalities of its members: Puerto Rican, Argentinean, Mexican, Cuban, Guatemalan, Mexican-American and non-hispanic. It is truly representative of the Hispanic Community of Metropolitan Houston, and as dynamic. Tradition and established recognition are the reasons we have chosen to remain known as The Mexican American Bar Association. Please visit for more information regarding MABAH. MABAH Representative(s): Olivia Carbajal De Garcia, MABAH President Schlanger Silver Barg & Paine, LLP South Texas College of Law 2007 Samantha Rodriguez, MABAH Member Kennedy Hodges, LLP South Texas College of Law 2014 E. STONEWALL LAW ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON (SLAGH) SLAGH is a voluntary professional association of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys, judges, paralegals, law students and allies who provide a LGBT presence within the greater Houston legal community. SLAGH welcomes new members who share in its desire to encourage the recognition of civil and human rights, promote sensitivity to legal issues faced by LGBT community and those living with HIV, assure the fair and just treatment of members of the LGBT community, provide opportunities for LGBT attorneys, judges, law students, and their allies to interact in a professional setting, build alliances with other minority bar associations and legal organization, and enhance the practice and professional expertise of lawyers who serve or are members of the LGBT community. Please visit for more information regarding SLAGH. SLAGH Representative(s): Samuel Gutierres, SLAGH President Samuel Gutierres Attorney At Law South Texas College of Law 1982 Patrice Pujol, SLAGH Immediate Past President Forman Watkins Krutz & Tardy LLP South Texas College of Law 1995 DEMOGRAPHICS AND DIVERSITY According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas is a majority-minority state, with approximately 56% of its population consisting of racial and ethnic minorities. 4 Harris County boasts an even larger percentage of its population consisting of racial and ethnic minorities with 4 7

8 approximately 71% minorities, 5 and the city of Houston reports an amazing diverse population consisting of approximately 74% minorities. 6 Despite this impressive representation of racial and ethnic minorities, minorities remain widely underrepresented in the legal profession. The following table lists each racial and ethnic group and their respective percentage of the general population (based on the 2013 census estimates) and of attorneys (as of State Bar of Texas Statistical Profile): % Texas Population 7 % Harris County % Texas Attorneys % Harris County Attorneys (Population) 10 Population 8 (Population) 9 Caucasian 44.0% 29.1% 82% (73,287) 79% (17,045) African 12.4% 19.5% 5% (4,406) 7% (1,607) American Hispanic/ 38.4% 41.6% 8% (7,393) 6% (1,377) Latino Asian/Pacific 4.3% 6.8% 3% (2,678) 5% (1,006) Islander Women 50.3% 50.1% 34% (31,906) 36% (8,032) Total Population 27.0 Million 4.3 Million 94,804 22,824 It this continued significant disparity between the minority population at-large and the percentage of minority lawyers in Texas which provides the greatest concern. That is not the only concern, however. Large law firms have become increasingly aware of the diversity demands of the community they are subjected to. More and more clients are requiring law firms to make efforts to meet these diversity demands. Yet, even with these demands in place, the representation of minorities in large law firms remains disappointing. METHODOLOGY Based on the data collected from the survey, the Committee evaluated each firm in three main areas which was then converted into a set number of points. At the end of the process, each firm's score was based on the number of points each firm achieved on a hundred (100) point scale. The final score was then converted into a standard "A+" through "F" grading formula. The first part of the diversity evaluation involved taking a "weighted" average of the percentage of minority attorneys at each firm within four main subgroups: partners, associates attorneys, summer associates, and of counsel/staff attorneys. These subgroups were weighted as Source: State Bar Membership Statistics, Department of Research and Analysis, which profiled active attorney members of the State Bar of Texas in Harris County as of December 31, 2013, attached as Appendix B to this report. 10 Id. 8

9 follows: partners, sixty percent (50%); associates/staff attorneys, thirty-five percent (35%); summer associates, ten percent (10%); of counsel/ staff attorneys, five percent (5%). The resulting percentage-the weighted average-was then assigned a certain number of points. It should be noted that of counsel/staff attorneys were given the least amount of weight because they are often not on partnership track. At this stage, a firm could receive up to ninety (90) points based on a stair-step process. If the firm's weighted average exceeded a certain percentage benchmark then they would receive the corresponding amount of points. The steps on the stairs were as follows: if a firm's weighted average was greater than twenty-one percent (21%), then it was assigned the complete ninety (90) points; if it was only greater than eighteen percent (18%), then it was assigned eighty (80) points; if it was only greater than fifteen percent (15%), then it was assigned seventy-five (75) points; and if it was only greater than twelve percent (12%), then it was assigned seventy (70) points. If a firm's weighted average fell below twelve percent (12%), then it received sixty (60) points. The weighted average of each firm's percentage of minority lawyers represents the overwhelming part of the resulting grade (up to 90 points). The Committee selected twenty-one percent (21%) as its highest benchmark because it represents the total percentage of minority attorneys in Harris County, Texas. 11 In this initial part of the process, the Committee wanted to emphasize the importance of two things: (i) the percentage of minority partners at each firm and (ii) a benchmark of twenty-one percent (21%) in order for any firm to procure an "A" in the grading process. The second part of the evaluation was much simpler. The Committee assigned one (1) point each-with up to ten (10) points available-for certain "check-mark" items completed in the survey which the Committee believed were important for encouraging and maintaining diversity. The Committee believed that some weight should be given to these items in the grading process to reward the efforts of firms in encouraging diversity. The final part of the grading process involved certain adjustments (additions) which were made to the points acquired during the first and second parts of the evaluation. Based on the data provided, each firm gained one point for each minority subgroup where they exceeded certain minimum benchmarks. The benchmarks were as follows: African Americans/Blacks, seven percent (7%), Hispanics/Latinos, six percent (6%), and Asian/Pacific Islanders, five percent (5%). These benchmarks were based on the percentage of each minority attorney subgroups in Harris County. 12 After these adjustments were made, the resulting number represented the final score. Each score was then assigned a standard letter grade as follows: Equal or Greater than 97 = A+ Equal or Greater than 94 = A Equal or Greater than 90 = A- Equal or Greater than 87 = B+ 11 State Bar of Texas Harris County: Attorney Statistical Profile ( ), attached as Appendix B to this report. 12 Id. 9

10 Equal or Greater than 84 = B Equal or Greater than 80 = B- Equal or Greater than 77 = C+ Equal or Greater than 74 = C Equal or Greater than 70 = C- Equal or Greater than 67 = D+ Equal or Greater than 64 = D Less than 63 = D- No report = F The Committee acknowledges that on some level any grading methodology will be arbitrary as certain cut-offs and benchmarks will have to be chosen in order to effectively stratify a data set and evaluate the performance of each firm. The Committee strived, however, to be reasonable and conscientious in its grading process. The foregoing methodology was thoroughly debated and the benchmarks were thoughtfully chosen based on the current state and county minority attorney demographics-which, as compared to the general population where minorities make up a majority of the population, are in and of themselves very low. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee welcomes your comments regarding our methodology. We want partners in the process of making the legal community more inclusive and diverse. We also look forward to working with the minority bar organizations in other cities throughout the state in order to help standardize the process further. 10

11 I. MINORITY PARTNERS GENERAL SURVEY RESULTS The chart below lists the total number of partners at each of the specified firms and the percentage of those partners that are minorities. LAW FIRM TOTAL # OF PARTNERS 2015 % MINORITY PARTNERS 2010 % MINORITY PARTNERS 2007 % MINORITY PARTNERS MAYER BROWN % 5.0% 7.7% HAYNES & BOONE % 8.9% 7.5% BAKER BOTTS % 11.1% 6.9% BAKER & HOSTETLER % 11.1% 5.4% NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT % 6.7% 3.9% THOMPSON & KNIGHT % 15.9% 12.5% GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL % 6.9% 4.9% LATHAM & WATKINS % ANDREWS KURTH % 6.4% 5.2% BRACEWELL & GIULIANI % 5.2% 4.9% JACKSON WALKER % 4.4% 4.4% CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA % 7.7% 8.0% KING & SPALDING % 7.1% 7.7% WINSTEAD % 10.0% 17.4% VINSON & ELKINS % 5.1% 3.2% PORTER HEDGES % 6.0% 4.8% LOCKE LORD % 9.3% 3.8% BAKER MACKENZIE GRAY REED & MCGRAW MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS DID DID DID DID DID DID 11

12 II. MINORITY ASSOCIATES The chart below lists the total number of associates at each of the specified firms and the percentage of those associates that are minorities. LAW FIRM TOTAL # ASSOCIATES 2015 % MINORITY 2010 % MINORITY 2007 % MINORITY HAYNES & BOONE % 27.8% 22.4% MAYER BROWN % 20.0% 24.4% JACKSON WALKER % 25.0% 31.6% KING & SPALDING % 20.0% 14.8% GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL % 35.7% 24.1% VINSON & ELKINS % 20.7% 19.0% WINSTEAD % 43.5% 29.0% BAKER & HOSTETLER % 20.0% 18.8% CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA % 17.4% 23.8% PORTER HEDGES % 5.3% 10.9% LATHAM & WATKINS % BAKER BOTTS % 16.7% 10.6% THOMPSON & KNIGHT % 27.6% 17.3% LOCKE LORD % 18.4% 22.7% BRACEWELL & GIULIANI % 13.0% 14.1% NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT % 20.1% 14.4% ANDREWS KURTH % 13.4% 11.9% BAKER MACKENZIE GRAY REED & MCGRAW MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS DID DID DID DID DID DID 12

13 III. MINORITY OF COUNSEL/ STAFF ATTORNEYS The chart below lists the total number of counsel and staff attorneys at each of the specified firms and the percentage of those attorneys that are minorities. Percentages for 2010 and 2007 are not reported because staff attorneys were counted as associates and of counsel were counted as partners. LAW FIRM TOTAL # COUNSEL/ 2015 % MINORITY STAFF ATTORNEYS CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA % WINSTEAD % KING & SPALDING % BAKER & HOSTETLER % NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT % VINSON & ELKINS % GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL % THOMPSON & KNIGHT % HAYNES & BOONE % LOCKE LORD % ANDREWS KURTH % BAKER BOTTS % BRACEWELL & GIULIANI % PORTER HEDGES 4 0.0% LATHAM & WATKINS 2 0.0% JACKSON WALKER 1 0.0% MAYER BROWN 4 0.0% BAKER MACKENZIE DID DID GRAY REED & MCGRAW DID DID MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS DID DID 13

14 IV. MINORITY SUMMER ASSOCIATES The chart below lists the total number of summer associates at each of the specified firms and the percentage of those associates that are minorities. LAW FIRM TOTAL # SUMMER ASSOCIATES 2015 % MINORITY 2010 % MINORITY 2007 % MINORITY KING & SPALDING % 0.0% 0.0% GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL % 20.0% 30.0% HAYNES & BOONE % 40.0% 21.1% NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA % 31.7% 28.1% % 33.3% 50.0% PORTER HEDGES % 25.0% 0.0% JACKSON WALKER % 57.1% 62.5% VINSON & ELKINS % 28.2% 33.3% LOCKE LORD % 33.3% 27.0% BAKER BOTTS % 58.8% 30.4% BAKER & HOSTETLER % 28.6% 50.0% MAYER BROWN % 40% 46.2% WINSTEAD % 0.0% 58.3% BRACEWELL & GIULIANI % 28.2% 15.6% LATHAM & WATKINS % N/A N/A ANDREWS KURTH % 20.0% 16.1% THOMPSON & KNIGHT % 11.1% 50.0% BAKER MACKENZIE DID DID GRAY REED & MCGRAW DID DID MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS DID DID 14

15 V. AFRICAN AMERICAN ATTORNEYS The chart below lists the percentage of African American attorneys at each of the specified firms. LAW FIRM 2015 % AFRICAN AMERICAN 2010 % AFRICAN AMERICAN 2007 % AFRICAN AMERICAN BAKER & HOSTETLER 6.7% 4.9% 3.1% JACKSON WALKER 6.5% 3.0% 6.3% BRACEWELL & GIULIANI 5.4% 4.8% 4.8% VINSON & ELKINS 5.1% 4.9% 3.9% THOMPSON & KNIGHT 4.5% 6.7% 6.5% HAYNES & BOONE 4.2% 3.6% 5.4% NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT 4.2% 5.3% 3.4% MAYER BROWN 3.9% 0.0% 1.5% ANDREWS KURTH 3.2% 3.9% 2.3% CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA 2.9% 3.2% 3.2% KING & SPALDING 2.4% 2.3% 1.3% WINSTEAD 2.4% 5.8% 9.1% LATHAM & WATKINS 2.4% BAKER BOTTS 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% LOCKE LORD 1.5% 2.0% 3.4% PORTER HEDGES 0.9% 1.1% 2.3% GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL 0.0% 2.3% 2.2% BAKER MACKENZIE DID GRAY REED & MCGRAW DID MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS DID 15

16 VI. firms. HISPANIC / LATINO ATTORNEYS The chart below lists the percentage of Hispanic/ Latino attorneys at each of the specified LAW FIRM 2015 % HISPANIC/ LATINO 2010 % HISPANIC/ LATINO 2007 % HISPANIC/ LATINO KING & SPALDING 12.2% 8.0% 11.3% MAYER BROWN 11.4% 2.2% 7.5% GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL 9.7% 7.0% 6.7% HAYNES & BOONE 9.5% 10.9% 8.1% CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA 7.4% 3.2% 1.1% JACKSON WALKER 6.5% 4.5% 3.1% WINSTEAD 6.1% 3.8% 6.5% BAKER BOTTS 3.9% 4.8% 4.7% BAKER & HOSTETLER 3.3% 3.3% 4.6% LOCKE LORD 3.8% 4.6% 3.4% NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT 3.7% 4.9% 3.4% PORTER HEDGES 3.6% 1.1% 2.3% LATHAM & WATKINS 3.5% ANDREWS KURTH 3.2% 3.4% 1.8% THOMPSON & KNIGHT 3.0% 6.7% 4.6% VINSON & ELKINS 2.6% 5.2% 3.9% BRACEWELL & GIULIANI 2.2% 2.9% 3.2% BAKER MACKENZIE DID GRAY REED & MCGRAW DID MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS DID 16

17 VII. ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER ATTORNEYS The chart below lists the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander attorneys at each of the specified firms. LAW FIRM 2015 % ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER 2010 % ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER 2007 % ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER HAYNES & BOONE 11.6% 1.8% 1.8% LATHAM & WATKINS 8.2% VINSON & ELKINS 8.1% 3.8% 2.9% BAKER & HOSTETLER 7.8% 6.6% 4.6% MAYER BROWN 7.8% 11.1% 9.0% CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA 5.9% 1.6% 2.1% GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL 5.6% 7.0% 2.2% NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT 5.2% 3.4% 2.7% KING & SPALDING 4.9% 5.7% 0.0% WINSTEAD 4.9% 13.5% 3.9% BAKER BOTTS 4.4% 3.2% 2.4% LOCKE LORD BISSELL & LIDDELL 3.0% 7.3% 5.5% ANDREWS KURTH 2.7% 1.9% 3.7% BRACEWELL & GIULIANI 2.7% 1.9% 1.1% PORTER HEDGES 2.7% 3.4% 3.4% JACKSON WALKER 2.6% 3.0% 3.1% THOMPSON & KNIGHT 1.5% 2.7% 1.9% BAKER MACKENZIE ED ED ED GRAY REED & MCGRAW ED ED ED MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS ED ED ED 17

18 VIII. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER ATTORNEYS The chart below lists the percentage of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender attorneys at each of the specified firms. It should be noted that some law firms did not track the number of those who identified as LGBT in their law firm and thus had no numbers to report. It should also be noted that some of those who identify as LGBT may not have reported this to their firms and thus would not show up in their numbers. LAW FIRM 2015 % LGBT LATHAM & WATKINS 3.5% HAYNES & BOONE 3.2% VINSON & ELKINS 2.6% BAKER & HOSTETLER 2.2% BRACEWELL & GIULIANI 2.2% MAYER BROWN 2.0% BAKER BOTTS 1.5% CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA 1.5% JACKSON WALKER 1.3% PORTER HEDGES 0.9% ANDREWS KURTH 0.5% NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT 0.0% WINSTEAD 0.0% KING & SPALDING 0.0% GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL 0.0% THOMPSON & KNIGHT 0.0% LOCKE LORD BISSELL & LIDDELL 0.0% BAKER MACKENZIE GRAY REED & MCGRAW MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS DID DID DID 18

19 IX. WOMEN ATTORNEYS The chart below lists the percentage of women attorneys at each of the specified firms. LAW FIRM 2015 % WOMEN ATTORNEYS *HARRIS COUNTY 36.0% NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT 37.7% JACKSON WALKER 36.4% BAKER BOTTS 35.5% BRACEWELL & GIULIANI 34.9% KING & SPALDING 34.1% BAKER & HOSTETLER 31.1% PORTER HEDGES 30.9% HAYNES & BOONE 30.5% ANDREWS KURTH 29.7% CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA 29.4% WINSTEAD 29.3% LOCKE LORD BISSELL & LIDDELL 27.8% LATHAM & WATKINS 27.1% GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL 26.4% VINSON & ELKINS 25.3% THOMPSON & KNIGHT 22.4% MAYER BROWN 19.6% BAKER MACKENZIE GRAY REED & MCGRAW MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS DID DID DID 19

20 CONCLUSION The Houston Law Firm Diversity Report Card is designed to encourage firms to scrutinize their efforts to create and sustain more inclusive firm cultures. The Committee was happy to see that 17 of the 20 solicited firms chose to participate in the process. It was very encouraging to see that 12 out of the 17 firms surveyed received a grade of B or higher. The Committee acknowledges the obstacles associated with increasing minority hiring, retention and promotion, and we continue to challenge law firms to embrace the reality that much more can be done. The Committee applauds each of the participating firms for taking a step in the right direction by facing these challenges head on and cooperating with the Committee in this process. The Committee will continue to regularly assess trends in attorney recruitment, retention and promotion in the Harris County legal market. 20

21 Appendix A

22 HOUSTON MULTI-BAR DIVERSITY COMMITTEE 2015 HIRING LAW FIRM INFORMATION SHEET Name of Law Firm: Total Number of Attorneys in Houston Office (as of February 1, 2015): Total Number of Partners in Houston Office (as of February 1, 2015): Number of African-American Partners: Number of Hispanic Partners: Number of Asian American Partners: Number of Native American Partners: Number of Other Ethnic Minority Partners: Number of Women Partners: Number of Partners that Identify as Lesbian Gay Bisexual or Transgendered (LGBT): Total Number of Associates in Houston Office (as of February 1, 2015): Number of African-American Associates: Number of Hispanic Associates: Number of Asian American Associates: Number of Native American Associates: Number of Other Ethnic Minority Associates: Number of Women Associates: Number of Associates that Identify as LGBT: Total Number of Of Counsel and Staff Attorneys in Houston Office (as of February 1, 2015): Number of African-American Of Counsel and Staff Attorneys: Number of Hispanic Of Counsel and Staff Attorneys: Number of Asian American Of Counsel and Staff Attorneys: Number of Native American Of Counsel and Staff Attorneys: Number of Other Ethnic Minority Of Counsel and Staff Attorneys: Number of Women Of Counsel and Staff Attorneys: Number of Of Counsel and Staff Attorneys that Identify as LGBT: Total Number of Summer 2014 Law Clerks in Houston Office: Number of African-American Summer 2014 Law Clerks: Number of Hispanic Summer 2014 Law Clerks: Number of Asian American Summer 2014 Law Clerks: Number of Native American Summer 2014 Law Clerks: Number of Other Ethnic Minority Summer 2014 Law Clerks: Number of Women Summer 2014 Law Clerks: Number of Summer 2014 Law Clerks that Identify as LGBT: Total number of ethnic minority attorneys (Partners, Associates, Of Counsel, and Staff Attorneys) who have been in the Houston office of your firm for: More than two years but less than four years: More than four years but less than six years: More than six years:

23 Law Firm Efforts to Increase/ Promote Diversity (check all that apply): Participate in minority job fairs Provide mentors for new minority associates in your firm Have a committee to promote diversity within the firm Include minorities in firm s Recruitment Committee Participate in panel discussions for minority law students Provide scholarships for minority law students Have a firm-wide diversity plan that includes attorneys (enclose copy) Provide health care benefits to same-sex partners or spouses, equivalent to benefits of non-lgbt attorneys that are married. Other (please specify): This information prepared by (please print): Date: Position/Title:

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25 STATE BAR OF TEXAS Department of Research and Analysis Harris County: Attorney Statistical Profile ( ) This report profiles active State Bar of Texas attorney members in Harris County with membership in the State Bar of Texas as of December 31, Not all demographic data is provided by every attorney. Separate population totals are provided in italics in each category that is lacking all demographic data. Percentages may not sum to one hundred due to rounding. Over the last 10 years the number of Harris County attorneys has increased by 22 percent, growing from 18,735 attorneys in 2003 to 22,824 in Sex Harris County Active Attorneys N = 22,824 All State Bar Attorneys N = 94,804 (N =22,580) (N = 93,910) Male 14,548 64% 62,004 66% Female 8,032 36% 31,906 34% Race/Ethnicity (N =21,505) (N = 89,549) White 17,045 79% 73,287 82% Black/African-American 1,607 7% 4,406 5% Hispanic/Latino 1,377 6% 7,393 8% Asian/Pacific Islander 1,006 5% 2,678 3% American Indian/Alaska Native 62 <1% 289 <1% Two or More Races 140 1% 506 1% Other Race 268 1% 990 1% Years Licensed * 2 or less years 2,474 11% 8,453 9% 3 to 6 years 2,964 13% 10,986 12% 7 to 10 years 2,607 11% 10,392 11% 11 to 15 years 2,612 11% 11,480 12% 16 to 20 years 2,536 11% 11,211 12% 21 to 25 years 2,429 11% 10,295 11% Over 25 years 7,202 32% 31,987 34% Median Years Licensed 17 Years 18 Years Age (N = 22,822) (N = 94,799) 21 to 25 years 64 <1% 234 <1% 26 to 30 years 2,233 10% 7,793 8% 31 to 35 years 3,211 14% 11,627 12% 36 to 40 years 2,574 11% 10,916 12% 41 to 45 years 2,600 11% 11,404 12% 46 to 50 years 2,306 10% 10,125 11% 51 to 55 years 2,358 10% 10,452 11% 56 to 60 years 2,576 11% 10,506 11% 61 to 65 years 2,107 9% 9,033 10% More than 65 years 2,793 12% 12,709 13% Median Age 47 Years 48 Years Member Class TYLA/Senior** TYLA Member 7,223 32% 26,566 28% Senior Member 15,601 68% 68,238 72% State Bar of Texas Department of Research and Analysis

26 Harris County: Attorney Statistical Profile ( ) Harris County Active Attorneys N = 22,824 All State Bar Attorneys N = 94,804 Law School Attended Baylor University 621 3% 5,660 6% St. Mary s 405 2% 6,878 7% South Texas 5,511 24% 10,475 11% Southern Methodist 522 2% 7,830 8% Texas Southern 1,385 6% 3,108 3% Texas Tech 416 2% 6,097 6% Texas Wesleyan 67 <1% 2,764 3% University of Houston 5,234 23% 9,718 10% University of Texas 3,227 14% 16,072 17% Out-of-State/Other Law School 5,436 24% 26,202 28% Primary Occupation Private Practitioners Solo Practitioners 2 to 5 attorneys 6 to 10 attorneys 11 to 24 attorneys 25 to 40 attorneys 41 to 60 attorneys 61 to 100 attorneys 101 to 200 attorneys Over 200 attorneys Government Attorney Full-Time Judge Law Faculty Corporate/In-House Counsel Other Law Related Other Non-Law Related Public Interest Lawyer Retired-Not Working Unemployed-Looking Unemployed-Not Looking Members of State Bar Sections (N = 18,738) (N = 80,431) 3,987 21% 18,733 23% 2,923 16% 12,526 16% 1,058 6% 4,057 5% 1,192 6% 4,406 5% 518 3% 2,082 3% 253 1% 1,134 1% 638 3% 2,191 3% 228 1% 1,114 1% 2,002 11% 5,545 7% 915 5% 8,481 11% 204 1% 1,681 2% 107 1% 574 1% 2,629 14% 8,671 11% 686 4% 2,599 3% 574 3% 2,396 3% 119 1% 706 1% 442 2% 2,319 3% 157 1% 694 1% 106 1% 522 1% Section Members 10,610 46% 39,950 42% Non Section Members 12,214 54% 54,854 58% Members of One Section 5,490 24% 20,467 22% Members of Two Sections 2,954 13% 11,322 12% Members of Three Sections 1,218 5% 4,663 5% Members of Four or More Sections 948 4% 3,498 4% State Bar of Texas Department of Research and Analysis 2

27 Harris County: Attorney Statistical Profile ( ) Attorneys can belong to multiple sections, therefore the percents do not sum to 100% Section Membership Harris County Active Attorneys N = 22,824 All State Bar Attorneys N = 94,804 Administrative and Public Law 127 1% 1,156 1% African-American Lawyers 165 1% 432 <1% Alternative Dispute Resolution 313 1% 1,141 1% American Indian Law 18 <1% 118 <1% Animal Law 82 <1% 353 <1% Antitrust and Business Litigation 284 1% 985 1% Appellate 538 2% 1,838 2% Asian-Pacific Interest 90 <1% 257 <1% Aviation Law 61 <1% 279 <1% Bankruptcy Law 382 2% 1,532 2% Business Law 1,157 5% 4,215 4% Collaborative Law 59 <1% 237 <1% Computer and Technology 646 3% 2,836 3% Construction Law 596 3% 2,078 2% Consumer and Commercial Law 359 2% 1,294 1% Corporate Counsel 1,381 6% 3,902 4% Criminal Justice 563 2% 3,119 3% Entertainment and Sports Law 129 1% 584 1% Environmental and Natural Resources 402 2% 1,388 1% Family Law 1,134 5% 5,691 6% General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm 426 2% 2,108 2% Government Lawyers 123 1% 860 1% Health Law 324 1% 1,540 2% Hispanic Issues 85 <1% 355 <1% Immigration and Nationality Law 281 1% 941 1% Individual rights and Responsibilities 43 <1% 206 <1% Insurance Law 489 2% 1,686 2% Intellectual Property Law 609 3% 2,381 3% International Law 409 2% 888 1% James C. Watson Inn 24 <1% 138 <1% Judicial Law 126 1% 963 1% Justice of the Peace 19 <1% 73 <1% Juvenile Law 143 1% 845 1% Labor and Employment Law 845 4% 2,959 3% Litigation 2,395 10% 7,446 8% Litigation -Sustaining 66 <1% 200 <1% Military law 53 <1% 409 <1% Municipal Judges 64 <1% 286 <1% Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law 1,744 8% 4,476 5% Poverty Law 82 <1% 425 <1% Public Utility Law 68 <1% 47 <1% Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law 1,728 8% 7,732 8% School Law 124 1% 664 1% LGBT Law 84 <1% 306 <1% Taxation 574 3% 2,031 2% Women and the Law 202 1% 610 1% Workers' Compensation 59 <1% 312 <1% State Bar of Texas Department of Research and Analysis 3

28 Harris County: Attorney Statistical Profile ( ) Attorneys can have multiple board certifications, therefore the percents do not sum to 100% Board Certifications Harris County Active Attorneys N = 22,824 All State Bar Attorneys N = 94,804 Board Certified Attorneys 1,785 8% 7,120 8% Attorneys Not Board Certified 21,039 92% 87,684 92% Attorneys Board Certified in One Area 1,532 7% 6,011 6% Attorneys Board Certified in Two Areas 237 1% 989 1% Attorneys Board Certified in Three or More Areas 16 <1% 120 <1% Attorneys Board Certified In: Administrative Law 3 <1% 152 <1% Bankruptcy Law: Business 36 <1% 141 <1% Bankruptcy Law: Consumer 35 <1% 135 <1% Civil Appellate Law 128 1% 430 <1% Civil Trial Law 261 1% 1,037 1% Consumer and Commercial Law 17 <1% 69 <1% Criminal Appellate 18 <1% 105 <1% Criminal Law 130 1% 845 1% Estate Planning and Probate Law 167 1% 680 1% Family Law 177 1% 767 1% Health Law 8 <1% 56 <1% Immigration and Nationality Law 67 <1% 139 <1% Juvenile Law 12 <1% 70 <1% Labor and Employment Law 186 1% 610 1% Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law 89 <1% 300 <1% Personal Injury Trial Law 423 2% 1,615 2% Real Estate Law: Commercial 146 1% 490 1% Real Estate Law: Farm and Ranch 8 <1% 98 <1% Real Estate Law: Residential 75 <1% 306 <1% Tax Law 50 <1% 218 <1% Workers Compensation Law 18 <1% 96 <1% For more information, contact: State Bar of Texas Department of Research and Analysis P.O. Box Austin, TX (800) ext research@texasbar.com Footnotes * Based on year first licensed in any jurisdiction. ** Texas Young Lawyers Association membership is automatic for attorneys less than 37 years of age and for attorneys of any age who have been licensed for less than four years. General Notes All demographic data is self-reported and represents active attorney Bar members in good standing as of December 31, Not all demographic data is provided by every attorney. Separate population totals are provided in italics in each category that is lacking full membership representation. Percentages may not sum to one hundred due to rounding. State Bar of Texas Department of Research and Analysis 4