At Stoel Rives, our people—and the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents they bring—are our greatest strength. We cultivate an inclusive environment where professionals from all backgrounds can collaborate boldly and thrive in their careers. Inclusion is reflected in how we champion one another, serve our clients, and engage with our communities. Every colleague is empowered to develop and make meaningful contributions to our shared success.
Recruiting
At Stoel Rives, our goal is to amplify the quality of our firm by nurturing a team that encompasses the variety of talents and backgrounds available in the communities we serve. We enhance the richness of our team's experiences and skills through our recruitment process. Our commitment to an inclusive workforce is showcased through numerous recruiting and outreach activities:
Summer Associate Program
Every year, Stoel Rives actively seeks out 1L and 2L law students from law schools across the country through On-Campus Interviews, Interview Programs, Job Fairs, our online application process, and inclusivity programs in our markets. We recognize 1L students for their unique talents and perspectives, academic achievements, and experiences by providing opportunities to access the profession early.
Please visit our summer associate hub to learn more about our program and job opportunities.
Lateral Recruiting
We have implemented new, research-informed tools to promote attracting a wide range of talent in our lateral attorney recruitment process. These include refining applicant screening and evaluation tools, such as structured panel interviews that focus on objective and merit-based indicators for success.
Stoel Rives regularly advertises job vacancies across a broad range of organizations, local bar associations, community-based inclusivity job boards, and student organizations, to attract a spectrum of attorney talents.
Inclusion Committee
Our Inclusion Committee helps ensure Stoel Rives is a place where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive. Committee members work across the firm to identify barriers, promote fair advancement, and embed inclusion into the culture, systems, and programs that guide us. This ongoing effort reflects our belief that when everyone can contribute fully, we are best at creatively solving problems for our clients.
