Pledge to Fight Against Racial and Social Injustice
On August 17, Mainebiz published an article, Over 300 Portland-area employers pledge to fight racial, social injustice, covering the employers that signed the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce pledge, “Standing in Solidarity Against Racial and Social Injustice." Through education and action, companies, including Verrill, pledge to fight against racial and social injustice. The article mentioned our involvement in the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance and attorney and Chair of our Diversity Committee, Jackie Rider, is quoted, stating that joining the alliance "demonstrates our commitment to take meaningful and effective action to end racism."
For the full Mainebiz article, click here. For resources we have created to help employers in their own commitment to diversity, click here.