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Warner is committed to fostering an environment of belonging that advances diversity, equity and inclusion for all. We invest time, talent and resources in organizations that provide services and opportunities for those with various statuses relating to culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, marital, age, religion, disability, immigrant or veteran. We believe a team that values a broad range of experiences, perspectives and ideas is more innovative, effective and better at problem solving, resulting in greater outcomes and service for our clients.

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Our community investments around diversity, equity and inclusion are focused on opportunities that advance entrepreneurship/small business, community education and/or talent pipeline programs. If you are an organization seeking a sponsorship that falls into one of these categories, please complete our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/78DZZ6D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Contribution Request Form</a>&nbsp;and a member of our DEI Action Committee will be in touch.

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While this list is not comprehensive, here is a sample of programs Warner supports, emphasizing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/archives/atj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Access to Justice</a> <a href="https://www.grcc.edu/officeofdiversityequityandinclusion/drmartinlutherkingjrcelebration">Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration</a> <a href="/firm/overview/commitment-to-diversity/martin-luther-king-jr-social-justice-legacy-contest">Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest</a> <a href="https://www.apacc.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="/firm/overview/commitment-to-diversity/diversity-law-scholarship-and-applications">Diversity Law Scholarship</a> <a href="https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Shortcut-Content/News-Media/City-receives-grant-to-increase-welcome-for-immigrants-refugees" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gateways for Growth</a> <a href="https://www.grcct.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation</a> Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce <a href="https://www.grct.org/plays-box-office/next-season/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grand Rapids Civic Theatre</a> <a href="https://grplfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation</a> <a href="https://www.perceptionsmi.org/upcoming-events/great-lakes-bay-pride-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival</a> <a href="https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Programs-and-Initiatives/GRow-1000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GRow 1000</a> <a href="https://www.hwmuw.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heart of West Michigan United Way</a> <a href="https://jdadvising.com/jd-advisings-scholars-program/">JD Advising Scholars Program</a> <a href="https://ethnicdiversity.org/programs/summit/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance</a> <a href="https://www.liferemodeled.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Life Remodeled</a> <a href="/firm/overview/commitment-to-diversity/diversity-law-scholarship-and-applications">LSAT Preparation Course Scholarship</a> <a href="https://www.muskegoncc.edu/news-and-events/event/24th-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-unity-breakfast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muskegon Community College</a> <a href="https://www.miottawa.org/Departments/Diversity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ottawa County Office of Diversity and Inclusion</a> Saginaw Valley State University State Bar of Michigan <a href="https://www.grurbanleague.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Urban League of West Michigan</a> <a href="https://www.westcoastchamber.org/events/details/celebrating-diversity-luncheon-06-26-20-2724" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">West Coast Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="http://www.hccwm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://www.womenlawyers.org/about-wlam/wlam-annual-meeting/#!event-register/2020/4/17/wlam-102nd-annual-meeting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Women Lawyers Association of Michigan</a> <a href="http://www.ypccgr.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Young Professionals of Color Conference</a> <a href="https://www.ywcakalamazoo.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YWCA of Kalamazoo</a> Our individual engagements on boards and committees are numerous and constantly growing. For more detailed information regarding our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DEI_External_Relationship_Subcommittee@wnj.com">DEI_External_Relationship_Subcommittee@wnj.com</a>. For more detailed information regarding additional community initiatives, please email Courtney Failer at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cfailer@wnj.com">cfailer@wnj.com</a>.

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