VLF is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient for the 2016-17 Walmart Legal Department Strategic Partners Sponsorship Program.
Walmart Legal seeks to increase diversity and inclusion in the legal profession through programs that align with the Legal Department’s key pillars of focus: Strategic Programs and Events; Development and Retention of Diverse Attorneys; and Advancement of a Diverse Pipeline.
Grants are awarded to organizations that focus on programs and objectives that will result in meaningful impact toward diversifying the legal profession and supporting inclusion in the practice of law:
- community partners to find creative solutions to promote inclusivity and celebrate culture in the legal profession through special projects and programs;
- initiatives that focus on development of attorneys’ skills and competencies, and encourage diverse attorneys to stay actively engaged in the legal community; and
- outreach and recruitment is the key to expose young talent to what it means to be a lawyer and to the desirability of a career in law.