Theodora Oringher is committed to attracting, recruiting, mentoring, and promoting diverse attorneys and staff. We recognize that diversity of culture and thought create a dynamic work environment, reflect our communities, and reap better results for our clients.

A dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion is an embedded part of Theodora Oringher’s core values. This commitment is reflected in the firm’s hiring, retention, and commitment to the professional success of all our attorneys. The firm recognizes that career advancement does not happen in a vacuum, but requires initiative and forethought in creating an environment where diverse attorneys can flourish. Our goal is to create a law firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We recognize that, by bringing together lawyers of diverse backgrounds, we can capitalize on our unique experiences and perspectives to provide the most effective representation to our clients.

The firm’s commitment to diversity is not confined to the office hallways. Theodora Oringher attorneys dedicate their time and talents to promoting diversity in the legal profession through their involvement in diversity-related professional organizations and bar organizations. These organizations include the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, the Hispanic Bar Association, the Iranian-American Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association. Theodora Oringher has also provided sponsorship to organizations dedicated to the success of women and minority attorneys, including the Corporate Counsel Women of Color, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and the National Employment Law Counsel.

Panteha Abdollahi

Chair of Diversity Leadership Committee

"Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce is integral to our firm’s growth.  We aim to reflect the clients we serve.  We also recognize that a diverse blend of experiences and voices leads to better discussions, better strategies, and better client outcomes.  But creating a diverse and inclusive workforce does not happen by chance.  It requires dedication and forethought.  The firm actively recruits and invests in diverse talent and fosters a culture of belonging.”

Nick J.G. Sanchez

Diversity Leadership Committee Member

"At Theodora Oringher, diversity is a vital part of our firm’s service and culture.  More than ever, business in California reflects the diverse communities that it serves.  We believe that the legal professionals that serve those businesses and communities should likewise reflect their diversity. Theodora Oringher also believes in providing opportunities for those from diverse backgrounds, but not merely for the sake of diversity.  Rather, we believe that exceptional attorneys with unique perspectives, experiences, and skill sets benefit our clients and the culture of our firm."

Kevin A. Dorse

Diversity Leadership Committee Member

“The dictionary defines diversity as ‘the state or fact of being different; variety; multiformity; a point of difference; and the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, race, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation.’  Diversity creates strength, flexibility, adaptability, creativity, innovation, fairness, and justice.  Diversity and these results of diversity are essential to the well-being and success of our law firm and the work we do for our clients.”

Caroline A. Wong

Diversity Leadership Committee Member

“Diversity in the workplace is invaluable.  Different perspectives breed different strategies.  And different strategies on the table means all the best options for clients can be considered. By valuing the diversity of its personnel, the firm provides its clients with a team that can tackle any issue at hand with a wide breadth of experience.”

The work of becoming a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is ever-evolving. This is why Theodora Oringher has a Diversity Leadership Committee composed of attorneys that oversee the firm’s efforts to recruit and retain diverse lawyers and profession staff and create an inclusive environment that enables all employees to succeed. The Diversity Leadership Committee also partners with clients and the industry members on innovative diversity and inclusion programming.

Diversity Leadership Committee:  Panteha Abdollahi (Chair), Kevin Dorse, Linda Hatcher, Nick J.G. Sanchez,  and Caroline Wong