Relocation can be an extra hurdle for legal departments as they try to diversify their in-house ranks. However, recruiters told Corporate Counsel that helping diverse attorneys find a community in what will be their new homes is a good way to begin that recruitment process.
Sonya Som, a partner at recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles in Chicago, said corporations historically have taken a view that everyone needs a job. The power has shifted and many candidates are juggling between two to three offers at a time. One competitive advantage companies can offer when recruiting diverse candidates is to help the candidates look around the community to explore the neighborhoods, schools and religious institutions.
