At Hedrick Gardner, diversity and inclusion are not just policies, they are fundamental to who we are. We believe that our individual differences make us stronger for our clients and create a better workplace for everyone.
Our Commitment
Hedrick Gardner maintains an unwavering commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual’s unique background, experiences, creativity, and perspectives are valued and celebrated. We recognize that our firm is strengthened by the varied characteristics of our team members, including differences in age, ethnicity, gender, disability, language, religious beliefs, life stages, education, career responsibilities, sexual orientation, and marital status.
The Impact of Our Inclusive Culture
For Our Clients
When we bring a range of diverse perspectives and backgrounds to our clients and their legal issues, we work to create superior outcomes. Our varied experiences enable us to understand and serve clients from all walks of life, ensuring they receive top-tier service tailored to their unique needs.
For Our Employees
When our team members can bring their whole selves to work, they perform at their best and elevate the entire organization. Our commitment to diversity creates an inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive professionally while contributing to a positive workplace culture.
For Our Communities
Our firm actively engages with the communities we serve through initiatives like our pro-bono work for Safe Alliance and Counsel for Children’s Rights, our committees work with school supply drives and other outreach programs that reflect our commitment to making a positive impact beyond our office walls.
Our Core Values
Hedrick Gardner is dedicated to:
- Broadening perspectives through diverse experiences
- Creating a genuine sense of belonging
- Treating all individuals fairly
- Adapting practices to build an inclusive environment
- Building a workforce representative of our diverse client base
- Respecting and celebrating individual differences
Our Approach
Every aspect of our operations, from recruitment and hiring to internal initiatives and community service, is built on the foundation that everyone deserves to be treated fairly. Our recruitment practices actively seek candidates from many different backgrounds, and our retention efforts focus on creating an environment where all team members can reach their fullest potential through meaningful collaboration.
As stated by Tonya D. Davis, partner and chair of our Diversity & Inclusion Committee: “Our firm believes that the lives of all people are enriched when they live and work in environments with individuals of various identities and backgrounds from whom they can learn and because of whom they can expand and broaden their perspectives on life. Our firm believes all people are happiest, most productive, and can be the best versions of themselves when they feel a sense of belonging, when they are treated fairly, and when their identities and experiences are not only acknowledged but also celebrated.”
Your Place at Hedrick Gardner
At Hedrick Gardner, we believe diversity drives excellence. Our inclusive culture draws strength from every team member’s unique perspective, background, identity, and journey, creating an environment where everyone can flourish professionally while delivering exceptional value to our clients and communities. Hedrick Gardner is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to achieve these goals while contributing to our shared mission of serving our clients and strengthening our communities.