Raftelis’ Commitment to Racial Justice

Raftelis recognizes that fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not only a moral imperative but also essential for driving innovation, collaboration, quality, and growth. As we continue our DEI journey, we remain committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Our plan for DEI at Raftelis outlines actionable strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting fairness, eliminating barriers, and embracing the richness of diversity across all aspects of our firm. By prioritizing DEI, we aim to not only attract and retain top talent but also cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Peiffer A. Brandt
Chief Executive Officer

The Collaborative Committee at Raftelis

As an industry thought leader, Raftelis is in a unique position to use our privilege to make a difference in our firm, with our clients, and in the sectors we work in. Raftelis is actively working to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within our firm by amplifying underrepresented voices and diversifying all areas of the firm.

The Collaborative Committee was established to support these initiatives. This group of dedicated employees champions DEI as leaders by communicating with and engaging all staff to understand diverse perspectives and influence decision-making within our firm. They bolster our corporate efforts as we advance our DEI initiatives. The Collaborative Committee offers valuable insights and ensures accountability as Raftelis strives to foster inclusion and enhance workforce diversity.

Our DEI Initiatives

Raftelis’ DEI Plan details specific initiatives that Raftelis is undertaking to advance DEI in the organization. The initiatives are organized into three categories:

• Strategies to continue to recruit diverse candidates at all levels and provide inclusive benefits to employees
• Strategies to develop employees and promote continued growth and advancement in the organization
• Strategies to retain qualified staff and cultivate an atmosphere of equity and inclusivity

Some of our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts include:

• Tapping into Potential, a program that connects experienced employees with junior colleagues across the firm, aiming to enhance understanding of diverse perspectives and work experiences while fostering new opportunities for all.
• Working with an external DEI Consultant to deliver DEI learning session to our employees.
• Providing competitive benefits to employees that aim to fulfill the needs of a diverse workforce, including discretionary PTO, health care coverage for domestic partners, remote work flexibility, and parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Expanding our network for recruitment. At each stage of the recruitment process, we review the action from the lens of diversity.
• Focusing the Raftelis Charitable Giving Fund on the inclusion of non-profits that support DEI efforts, and the Raftelis Leadership Scholarships on awarding to those with diverse backgrounds.

• Raftelis shares workforce demographics by race, gender, and position with its employees and Board of Directors. These metrics help our organization understand where Raftelis is today and the success of diversity efforts over time.