November 14, 2023
–Press Release
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Boston, MA - Sullivan & Worcester has joined more than 200 law firms in an open letter to law school deans, urging them to foster law students’ free exchange of ideas while rejecting unreservedly any form of antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism or any other form of violence, hatred or bigotry on college campuses, our workplaces and communities. The incidents on college campuses that prompted the letter, including reports of rallies calling for the death of Jews and the elimination of the State of Israel, have been especially alarming to us at Sullivan. We are one of relatively few US law firms having an office and having practiced closely with colleagues in Israel for more than 20 years.
At Sullivan, our commitment to excellence and integrity and our ability to build deep relationships with our clients both depend upon maintaining a workplace environment that prizes loyalty, respect and support for one another, both personally and professionally. These values have no borders. They underlie our unwavering support for Israel and for our Israeli colleagues, clients, and their families in Tel Aviv since the barbaric attacks of October 7. They underlie the fundraising that our colleagues and clients in Tel Aviv have spearheaded on behalf of the families in Otef Aza. They have also guided our firm-sponsored discussions of the Israel-Hamas war among our US colleagues, many of whom have expressed newfound concerns for their own families’ safety and wellbeing here in the US.
While our values accommodate a wide diversity of viewpoints, we take personally and join in condemning discrimination, harassment, and threats of violence on college campuses and in our communities.
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Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a global law firm with approximately 200 attorneys in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan’s clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan’s ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgement of its lawyers, and its commitment to best‑in‑class client service.
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