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MMK LLC

Contact: Richard King
Work 639 Loyola Avenue Suite 2550 New Orleans, LA 70113 Work Phone: (504) 326-2880 Certification: April 22, 2021 Website: www.mmkfirm.com
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MISSION STATEMENT: Cultivating diversity while celebrating individuality, MMK strives to provide fluid ingenuity in the workplace. Together, we can all be Equal.

  • Do you have a policy that specifically prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression?  YES
  • Do you have a policy that specifically provides for paid parental leave?  YES
  • Do you have an equality or diversity and inclusion policy?  YES
  • Do you have a policy that allows employees to work part-time with benefits?  YES
  • Do you have a policy that allows employees to work part-time without benefits?  YES
  • Do you have a policy that allows employees to work flexible hours?  YES
  • WORKFORCE DIVERSITY:
    • Total Employees:  22
      • Jennifer Simmons, Esq: Member; Woman; LGBTQ+; Native American/Other
      • Olivia Y. Truong, Esq: Member; Woman; Asian
      • Tiffany Collins, Esq: Associate; Woman; LGBTQ+
      • Taylor Sommerville, Esq: Associate; Woman
      • Renee Melchiode, Esq: Special Counsel; Woman
      • Kristin King: Paralegal; Woman
      • Theresa B. Gauthreaux, Paralegal; Woman
      • Heather Bruno, Assistant; Woman
      • Jen Larson, Assistant; Woman
      • Linda Becnel, Assistant; Woman
      • Mandi Rankin, Assistant; Woman
      • Terry Guidry, Comptroller; Woman
      • Kathy Magri, Administrator; Woman
    • Executive Management Diversity:
      • Jennifer Simmons, Esq: Member; Woman; LGBTQ+; Native American/Other
      • Olivia Y. Truong, Esq: Member; Woman; Asian
  • RESOURCE DEDICATION:
    • Diversity and Inclusion Officer:  Jennifer Simmons
    • Diversity and Inclusion Committee:
      • Jennifer Simmons
      • Olivia Truong
      • Tiffany Collins
    • Leadership within a Diversity Organization
    • DEI Awards and Recognitions
    • Presenting a diversity-focused topic at a professional event
    • Publication of a diversity focused article
    • Women and/or minorities that hold a board member position in another organization
    • Attendance at diversity focused events:  YES
    • Diversity Training
  • FINANCIAL DEDICATION
    • Sponsorship of a Diversity Event
    • Membership payments for employees to join diverse organizations:  YES
    • Scholarship programs toward recognized diversity pipeline
    • Supplier/Business partner diversity program
    • Social Responsibility: Volunteerism and donation to causes promoting equity partnering outside DE&I Groups
      • Human Rights Campaign
      • Second Harvest Food Bank

We are very proud of our diverse workforce: Over 50% of our total workforce is made up of women; out of 14 total lawyers, 5 lawyers are women and 2 lawyers are in the LGTBQ community; out of 8 total Member/Partners, 2 Members are women, both of whom are racially and culturally diverse, including 1 Member being in the LGBTQ community.

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