2008

Adopted Strategic Plan for Diversity.

2007

Enhanced the Milbank Diversity Scholarship Program.  Each year, the Firm will name two Milbank Diversity Scholars who will receive a salaried summer associate position and a $50,000 scholarship ($15,000 to be distributed during the students' third year of law school, and payment of the additional $35,000 contingent upon receipt and acceptance of a Milbank permanent offer, to be paid upon the students' joining the Firm).

2007

Milbank ranked 4th overall for diversity among 100 of the largest New York law firms in the New York Law Journal’s 2007 Book of Lists.
 
Milbank ranked 8th overall in diversity survey of top 255 firms in summer 2007 edition of Minority law Journal.

2006

Milbank joined the ABA Back to Business Law Pilot Project's Advisory Board.  The Project provides periodic continuing legal education programs and informal networking opportunities for attorneys who temporarily leave the active practice of law (including women who leave for a period of months or years in order to care for children) but remain interested and engaged in business law issues.

Milbank began sponsorship of internal affinity groups where attorneys who share common bakgrounds or identities can network and exchange ideas.
 
Launched Milbank Diversity Scholars Program.

Signatory to the Los Angeles County Bar Association Statement of Diversity Goals and Principles.

2005

Milbank ranked 8th for law firms with the most minority partners in the American Lawyer’s 2005 AmLaw 100.

Milbank ranked 9th overall in the Summer 2005 edition of The Minority Law Journal’s diversity survey of top 260 firms.

Signatory to the New York County Lawyer’s Association Diversity Statement.

Launched new mentoring program to provide associates in the first through fourth year classes with a relationship with partners and senior associates who can offer insight, thoughtful guidance and support needed to enhance their performance and career development. 

Established managerial level position to ensure a dedicated focus to diversity and inclusion efforts. The Manager of Diversity Initiatives provides leadership, organizational skills and proactive thinking on policies and programs.

First Minority Attorneys’ Recruiting Dinner.

Milbank listed as one of the top 20 Diverse law firms by The American Lawyer for the third consecutive year.

Sponsorship of the New York City Bar Association's new Office of Diversity.

2003

Milbank was a participant drafter and initial signatory to the New York City Bar Statement of Diversity Goals.

2002

Milbank introduced mandatory diversity training for all lawyers. The Firm also provided diversity training to administrative directors and managers.

1997

1992

Milbank established Diversity Committee.

First New York City firm to offer health benefits to same sex partners.

1991

Milbank became law firm partner of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO). First SEO interns hosted.

First Hispanic/Latino partner elected.

Signatory to New York City Bar First Statement of Diversity Goals.

Began participation in the New York City Bar Fellowship Program. First City Bar Fellows hosted.

1988

First African-American partner elected.

1987

First Asian-American partner elected.

1984

Milbank lawyers founded Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS). Milbank partners have been on the Board of Directors since its inception.

1977

First female partner elected.