Fenwick Redefines Color of Money With Diversity Goals

Law firms talk about the importance of diversity, but at Fenwick & West, success or failure on that front can be felt in partners' wallets. The technology-focused firm in the San Francisco Bay Area closely ties diversity goals to partners' compensation. Fenwick mandates so-called "upward" reviews where associates specifically evaluate how much a partner has done to support diversity at the firm. And partner Laurence Pulgram says his bonus for diversity-related activities helped raise his own consciousness.

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