Bracewell and its managing partner have pledged their commitment to dismantling systemic barriers that prevent underrepresented lawyers from achieving the highest levels of leadership within the legal industry.


Recruiting Initiatives

Bracewell is committed to attracting and retaining the finest lawyers from all backgrounds. Learn more about our 1L Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship Program.


Pipeline Programs

In addition to our Fellowship Program, Bracewell is proud to support organizations that provide resources to students from underrepresented backgrounds as they pursue higher education and career opportunities.

  • Momentum Education
  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice Pre-Law Institute
  • University of Houston Law Center Pre-Law Pipeline Programs
  • The University of Virginia School of Law Roadmap Scholars Initiative

Partnerships & Sponsorships

Bracewell actively supports organizations to promote diversity both inside and outside of the firm. In addition to numerous student-run organizations, listed below are just a few of our national partnerships:

  • Asian American Bar Association of Houston
  • Black Woman Leading
  • Calvary Women’s Services
  • Diversity and Flexibility Alliance
  • Feminist Majority Foundation
  • Hispanic Bar Association of Austin
  • Houston Bar Association LGBTQ+ Committee
  • Houston Volunteer Lawyers Veterans Legal Initiative
  • Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)
  • Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio
  • San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Texas Women’s Foundation
  • The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
  • Women in Public Finance
  • Women’s Energy Network

Event Highlights

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Lunch & Learn with The Trevor Project

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Asian American Bar Association of Houston 2024 Gala

Bracewell LLP Distinguished Lecture in Racial and Social Justice

Bracewell LLP Distinguished Lecture in Racial and Social Justice

Houston Bar Association LGBTQ+ Committee Pride Mixer

Houston Bar Association LGBTQ+ Committee Pride Mixer

Pride Month at Houston Rockets

Pride Month at Houston Rockets

SMU Women in Law Spring Brunch

SMU Women in Law Spring Brunch

SMU Women in Law Spring Brunch

SMU Women in Law Spring Brunch

UVA Lambda Law Alliance Anniversary Gala

UVA Lambda Law Alliance Anniversary Gala

Bracewell LLP Distinguished Lecture in Racial and Social Justice