Our Statement Against Recent Anti-Semitic Hate

June 11, 2021 (San Francisco, CA) – The past few months have seen an alarming rise in anti-Semitic hate and violence across the United States, including near our own Los Angeles office. The rise in anti-Semitic incidents is both shocking and, sadly, unsurprising. Many of our colleagues, clients, friends, and family members in the Jewish community have been impacted by these hate crimes and are struggling with how to cope. Hanson Bridgett is committed to solidarity with the Jewish community and publicly denounces anti-Semitism in all forms.

As a firm, we have been outspoken against systemic racism and police brutality against Black citizens, the heinous attacks on Asian-American Pacific Islander communities, and now, we stand in solidarity with our Jewish colleagues. We condemn the wave of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic violence, and violence against any group based on race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other immutable characteristic, in the strongest possible terms. Decades ago, Martin Luther King, Jr. said that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere—a statement that remains relevant and necessary today.

As members of the legal community, we have an obligation to speak out against injustice on behalf of the communities impacted and to take real action against all forms of racism and bigotry. As such, we are making available and encouraging all employees of the firm to attend training on bystander intervention and conflict de-escalation training. We will also make available additional training specific to issues of anti-Semitism later in the year through the Anti-Racism Boot Camp.

About Hanson Bridgett LLP

Hanson Bridgett LLP is a full service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. We are also committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work.

For media inquiries contact:

John J. Buchanan
Chief Marketing Officer
Hanson Bridgett LLP
415-995-5031