We are committed to advancing our DE&I by embedding it all we do. Embracing diversity strengthens us, equity provides opportunity for all and inclusivity invites everyone to come as they are. But we know there’s more to do. We are committed to listening, learning and taking action to drive real change. We believe transparency is essential to reach our goals. We are regularly measuring and sharing our progress, challenges to evolve our approach to DE&I and build a better future for everyone.
62%
of our overall management team is either racially diverse or a woman
42%
of our operations management team is racially diverse
31%
of our legal staff is racially diverse
20%
of our overall population is racially diverse
Cokinos Cares About Our Community
Our firm continues to grow in size and meet the evolving workforce and community concerns by hiring, promoting, and retaining key leaders, whose commitment to diversity extends beyond the office.
ABC LOGIC
ACE Mentor
Adjunct Professors
Lauren S. Aldredge – University of Texas School of Law
Gregory M. Cokinos – Texas A&M University
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Board
Asian Bar Association
The Association of Women Attorneys
BEAR (Be A Resource) for CPS Kids
CHARM Prison Ministry
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA)
FDCC Ladder Down Program
Hispanic Bar Association of Austin
Safe Austin
San Antonio Womens Bar Association
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
South Asian Bar Association
Spring Branch Education Foundation
Texas Diversity Council
TEXO DE&I Committee
Involvement in Organizations
At Cokinos | Young, we believe that engaging with organizations outside of our law firm further accelerates our efforts to build a more inclusive profession. In addition to industry-related organizations, our attorneys and staff are active volunteers with various social and community organizations including:
ABC LOGIC (Ladies Operating for Growth In Construction)
represents the interests of women within the construction industry and assists with increasing the quality and availability to women that will promote a positive image to other women within and outside of the industry.
The Association of Women Attorneys
Bexar County Women’s Bar Association
believes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our community, and inextricably linked with improving the status of women in the legal profession.
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) – Austin
which transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally by creating more opportunities for women in commercial real estate
FDCC Ladder Down Program
a year-long program dedicated to leadership empowerment, business development, and mentoring – each of which is critical for women lawyers to better position themselves for success.
National Association of Women in Construction, Austin Chapter
an association dedicated to career growth and development for women in construction.
Stephanie H. Cook Board of Directors 2017-2018, Past –Committee Member
Travis County Women Lawyers Association
connects women lawyers and promotes professional and personal advancement through CLEs and social and networking events.