David Djaha is the managing partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, where he has been integral to its mission to set the standard in the legal industry for a community that is diverse, equitable and inclusive, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals. He has spearheaded the development and implementation of a strategic DEI plan encompassing all cohorts at the firm. It includes an allyship pillar and a pioneering diversity hours policy for lawyers, resulting in the most diverse associate and partner classes in the firm’s history. David actively promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion through the firm’s LGBTQ+ Forum, a network of 250 members and allies devoted to education, support and social connection. His collaborative work with Out Leadership has helped increase LGBTQ+ representation in corporate boardrooms and produced important research. Through pro bono work with organizations like the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, David has helped hundreds of LGBTQ+ people with legal issues.
