Our Commitment
Inherent in the culture of McKenna Long & Aldridge (MLA) is an unwavering commitment to diversity. At MLA, our commitment to diversity is not only a business imperative -- it is also a moral one. The desire to understand our individual strengths rather than to focus on our group differences enhances our ability to work with each other and to serve our clients.
Three principles form the foundation of our commitment to diversity:
- Provide full access to career opportunities to everyone in our firm.
- Include all -- regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, culture or lifestyle -- as integral and valued members of our broader team.
- Recruit, develop, promote, and retain a world-class talent base that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live.
Prohibition of Harassment
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including all forms of harassment. Therefore, McKenna Long & Aldridge expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be business-like and free of bias, prejudice and harassment. All forms of harassment, whether verbal, physical or visual, are unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the firm.
Equal Employment Opportunity
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on an individual’s race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic relationship status, familial status, gender identity, pregnancy, parental status, military status, sexual orientation, sex, age, or any other protected class in accordance with all applicable Federal, state and District of Columbia laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment at the firm, including (but not limited to) hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, employee discipline and discharge, and all other terms and conditions related to employment.
The firm prohibits workplace harassment on the basis of an individual’s race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic relationship status, familial status, gender identity, pregnancy, parental status, military status, sexual orientation, sex, or age in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and District of Columbia laws.
The firm complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
The firm is committed to evaluating each applicant and employee on the basis of personal skill and merit. The firm will make every effort to ensure that both the letter and spirit of the laws prohibiting employment discrimination are fully adhered to in all working relationships.
"Diversity is about embracing and valuing the tangible and intangible qualities that make us slightly different from each other. At MLA, we should strive to create a culture that celebrates these differences and encourages us to be our true, authentic selves."
Petrina Hall
Litigation Associate
Atlanta Office




