Swift Currie, McGhee & Hiers LLP, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martine Cumbermack as Partner & Chief of Diversity. After helping to lead the firm’s diversity efforts for more than 10 years as Co-Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, this newly created role empowers Cumbermack to continue her leadership in an official capacity. In this formalized role, Cumbermack is responsible for spearheading diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts that align with the firm’s goals to both foster a diverse environment and create an inclusive culture where all employees are heard and valued. In conjunction with this new position she will continue to maintain her role as a successful workers’ compensation partner in the firm.
“We are thrilled Martine is formally stepping into this role where she can specifically allocate time for our firm’s diversity efforts. She brings a sincere passion and deep experience to her leadership in these efforts and will help us continue to build a culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees and clients,” said Mike Rosetti, managing partner at Swift Currie. “Martine has over a decade of experience leading successful DEI initiatives, and elevating her into this official position will further advance her ability and capacity to collaborate with key firm members to drive DEI-related messaging, awareness and advancement for our firm, industry and communities.”
As Chief of Diversity, Cumbermack will consult with the firm’s executive committee on strategic plans to align DEI efforts with the firm’s goals for recruitment, community relations, communications and employee engagement. Additionally, she will work to enhance the firm’s hiring and professional development practices to strategically highlight DEI efforts, while overseeing and facilitating the firm’s related partnerships, including with Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School Corporate Work Study Program.
Prior to accepting this…
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