Diversity & Inclusion
At Vorys, diversity and inclusion are not only long-standing core values, but also key strategic priorities. We are a better, stronger firm and more effective legal and business partners when we recognize the value of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We work each day to create an inclusive culture in which everyone can feel meaningfully included in the entire firm experience, including enjoying a genuine sense of belonging and equal access to professional opportunities.
Vorys Networks
Open to everyone, the Vorys Networks serve an important role in fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting a team-oriented approach that makes Vorys a special place to work. Our Networks are designed to help build relationships within the firm, provide client and community engagement opportunities, promote professional and leadership development, and create space to leverage our talent’s unique perspectives and experiences in support of broader firm initiatives. Throughout the year, we host a variety of programs including quarterly meetings and annual summits which bring together colleagues from across the firm for professional development, fellowship and networking.
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Vorys Women's Network for Attorneys and Patent Professionals (VWN)
VWN Co-Chairs, Elizabeth Howard and Karey Werner -
Vorys Women's Network for Legal Professionals (VWN-LP)
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Vorys Diversity Network (VDN)
VDN Chair, Jabari Shaw
Client and Community Engagement
Recognition
Vorys achieved Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab after completing the Mansfield Rule 7.0 program from July 2023-June 2024. The Mansfield Rule focuses on broadening the pool of candidates considered for leadership roles and other opportunities and promotes transparency in advancement processes, with the goal of ensuring lawyers have a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership. Vorys earned Mansfield 6.0 certification in 2023 and Mansfield 5.0 certification in 2022. The firm is also participating in the pilot group for Mansfield Rule 8.0 in 2025. 
Since 2008, Vorys has been recognized as a top LGBTQ+-friendly workplace. The firm has earned an equality score of 100 (out of a possible 100) in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index since 2018. In the 2025 CEI, Vorys was named to the “Equality 100 Award” list.
Vorys was the sole recipient of the Ohio Women's Bar Association's (OWBA) 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award. According to the OWBA, each year the organization recognizes a law firm, company, or other legal organization that has a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession with the Award. 
In 2019, Jolie Havens, Vorys’ Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, was selected from 14 finalists nationally as the winner of the Chambers and Partners 2019 “Outstanding Contribution to Furthering the Advancement of Diversity in the Legal Profession” Award. Jolie has also been recognized with multiple awards from the National Diversity Council.Contact Us
Sachiyo Peterson, partner and chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, sipeterson@vorys.com
George CoreyMemorial ScholarshipIn 2005, the Ohio legal community said goodbye to one of its most beloved members, George Corey. George, a long-time tax partner at Vorys, was an extremely talented attorney who was admired by his colleagues and clients for his legal ability, civic involvement, and dedication to recruiting and mentoring the "best and brightest" from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all our attorneys, fostering teamwork and providing opportunities for professional growth and personal satisfaction. To build on these goals, Vorys is pleased to offer the George Corey Memorial Scholarship that is open to all first-year law student applicants.