EDI’s Diveristy Initiative

The Electronic Discovery Institute (EDI) and the signatories below are committed to fostering diversity in the electronic discovery industry. Diversity is an inclusive concept and encompasses race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or medical condition, military and veteran status, marital and familial status, and sexual orientation. With greater diversity, we can be more effective, creative and just by bringing more varied perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, talents and interests to the service of our clients. We recognize that to fully and equitably support the pursuit of justice, the electronic discovery industry must reflect the full spectrum of America. A diverse group of talented professionals is critically important to the success of every corporate legal department, law firm, government legal department, consulting firm and vendor. 

We pledge to increase the diversity in our hiring, retention and promotion of professionals and in the elevation of professionals to leadership positions within our respective organizations. We will consider and give weight to the diversity performance of service providers when selecting the service providers with which we will do business. We further intend to end or limit our relationships with service providers whose performance consistently evidences a lack of meaningful commitment to diversity.

We believe that all members of the electronic discovery industry should have the opportunity to participate equally and fully.