Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Commitment & Culture

Diversity, equity and inclusion were much more than mere objectives or talking points at Calcaterra Law. Our firm recognized that action and dedication was required in order for these positive values to take root. In line with this core tenet, our firm was founded with a true intention behind our mission: to represent, support, and promote diversity, equity and inclusion (“DE&I”) throughout every aspect of our work and firm culture. We believed and still do that this commitment truly strengthened and affirmed both our practice of the law and our experience as a team. In fact, the very makeup of our firm showcased our dedication to this belief. Not only was Calcaterra Law a 100% woman-owned firm, but we prided ourselves on the fact that our firm is 100% diverse: our team members were all women and/or professionals of color and/or openly LGBTQIA+

Client Service

We recognized that embracing DE & I provided our firm with a better understanding of those we serve. It
informed our work with a broad range of experiences and viewpoints and gave us the tools to serve our
clients with greater empathy and skill.

Collaborative and Inclusive Management

The voice and role of each team member was valued. When a firm promotes each team member, the whole firm benefits. We applied this principle across our litigation practices, from case management to client opportunities, to demonstrate to our team that every contribution mattered, reinforcing recognition of accomplishments across the firm. As an example, when the firm’s partner published an article or opinion piece, we endeavored to include in the bylines those who contributed to the publication, from our interns to associates.

Dreamers Bring Important Perspective to Legal Industry
Regina Calcaterra, Isidora Echeverria and Montserrat Lopez.
Expert Analysis – Opinion, Law 360. July 17, 2020

Child Safety and Product Safety Disclosures: A Look at Section 6(b)
Regina Calcaterra, Janine Pollack and Anjori Mitra.
New York Law Journal. December 11, 2020

Building the Bar and the Bench

Supporting a Diverse Pipeline to Law Schools: Calcaterra Law sponsored a Pre-Law Diversity Pipeline Paid Summer Internship dedicated to promoting diversity in the Bar by supporting diverse undergraduatestudents and recent graduates as they considered embarking on a career in law. Established in 2016, we coordinated this program with the State University of New York at New Paltz and the City University ofNew York Hunter College. Students gained real-life work experience and receive ddirect exposure to keyfacets of both the business and practice of law. Many former interns are either attending law schools orare presently applying. Internship Manager: Regina Calcaterra.