Susman Godfrey LLP

Susman Godfrey has not publicly canceled customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs (1).

Susman Godfrey does not publish charitable giving guidelines (1).

Susman Godfrey received a letter from the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAFER), demanding its diversity fellowship stop using race as a determining factor of who qualifies for the program. AAFER did not file a lawsuit because the firm made “substantial changes” to its fellowship (1)(2)(3)(4). Susman Godfrey offered systemic racism workshops and seminars for its employees (5). Susman Godfrey does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (6).

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Susman Godfrey published a statement about systemic racism (1). Otherwise, the company has not supported ideological causes or policies (2).

Susman Godfrey provides a benefits package for employees that covers travel/lodging costs for an abortion (1). In 2020, Susman Godfrey pledged to match employee donations to organizations focused on racial justice. The firm also dedicated 100% of its charitable contributions toward racial justice organizations, including the Equal Justice Initiative and the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University (2)(3)(4).

Susman Godfrey is a partner of the Center for Reproductive Rights, building case law, advocating before policy makers, and engaging in litigation to challenge bans and restrictions on access to abortion (1). Susman Godfrey does not operate a PAC or engage in lobbying at this time (2)(3)(4).