May Month-long observance: ALS Awareness Month Haitian Heritage Month Indian Heritage Month Jewish-American Heritage Month Mental Health Month National Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month Older Americans Month South Asian American Heritage Month Important D&I calendar dates: 5thCinco de Mayo 9thLaylat al-Qadr (Muslim) 11thRamadan ends (Muslim) 12thEid al-Fitr (Muslim) 17thInternational Day Against Homophobia,… Read More
No Excuses Campaign: There is No Excuse and Never an Invitation to Rape
Denim Day is an international day of support for sexual assault survivors. Denim Day began in Italy when a rapist’s conviction was overturned by the Italian Supreme Court because the victim was wearing very tight jeans. The Court argued they were so tight she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans… Read More
Autism Awareness Month
Harrison Matthes is the son of Ian Matthes Esq., our Regional Managing Attorney and General Counsel. Harrison was diagnosed with Autism when he was 4 years old. HERE’S WHAT TO ASK AUTISM PARENTS! Q:A: What is Autism? Autism is a spectrum of different neurological conditions which can be mild or severe. Autism is a neurodevelopmental… Read More
Vernis & Bowling awarded RING Diversity Certification
Vernis & Bowling is proud to announce that we are #RINGCertified! Recognizing Inclusion for the Next Generation (RING) is a certification program that evaluates an organization’s commitment to embracing and expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. To learn more about Vernis & Bowling’s diversity, inclusion and belonging efforts, contact us at diversity@national-law.com . Learn more about RING Certification here
Important D&I Calendar Dates – April
April Important D&I calendar dates: 2ndWorld Autism Awareness Day 2ndGood Friday (Christian) 4thEaster (Christian) 8thYom Hashoah (Jewish) 12thRamadan begins (Muslim) 20thStart of Rivdan (Baha’i) 22thEarth Day 23rdNational Day of Silence (LGBTQIAA+)