Putting People First
We value people. From our clients, attorneys, and staff, to the members of our community--we strive to be people-centered rather than object-centered. We vow to listen carefully to all interests and govern our actions in recognition of our debt to humanity and that our lives revolve most importantly around people. We treat others with respect and professionalism--are not suspicious of others, and we give others the benefit of the doubt, and are gracious and forbearing in our dealing with others.
Honor
We do what we say. We only say what we can do. We honor our commitments, whether it be timelines or accomplishments of tasks. Upholding values that transcend money or self-interest, we possess a deep-rooted sense of duty and yearning to complete our work (all of which is important) with excellence.
Loyalty
We appreciate the relationships we have—with others and with one another, and these relationships are what make our lives meaningful and fulfilled. We have formed deep, not superficial bonds, and continually strive to strengthen these relationships. In these relationships, we treat others as precious and always strive to protect others in these relationships, their information, their interests as we would ourselves and our own.
Conscientiousness
We seek to be the best at what we do. We seek to do everything with the highest level of professionalism and expertise recognizing that we are judged by our actions and that our work has great impact on people’s lives. Whether representing our clients in business transactions or litigation, our goal is to help our clients make the right business decisions, and to strive to protect our clients and fight for their rights while always keeping their economic interests at the forefront.
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in all interactions and transactions. We expect that our speech and actions would be unreproachable and true to our fundamental values.
