In case you haven’t noticed, we are living in an increasingly divisive society. Everything is up for debate, and we are expected to pick a side in those debates. From our political views and opinions on social issues, to the best “one hit wonders” of all time, to those impassioned “hoagie” versus “hero” versus “sub” conversations, our culture today demands that we take stands, choose sides and avoid equivocating.

Based on a recent survey from one of the largest communications firms in the world, lawyers and law firms should strongly consider, too, taking stands and making public pronouncements about the political or social issues they care about.