Under David Djaha’s leadership, Ropes & Gray LLP has become a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ inclusion. As Managing Partner, David has implemented a DE&I strategic plan with an allyship pillar and an industry-leading diversity hours policy. He has championed the LGBTQ+ Forum, a vibrant network of 250 members, and led pro bono efforts for LGBTQ+ causes, including the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund’s Name Change Project. Externally, he has partnered with Out Leadership to increase LGBTQ+ representation on corporate boards and co-authored the “Visibility Counts” report on LGBTQ+ self-identification. David’s advocacy is deeply personal, inspired by his son’s journey, and his efforts have made Ropes & Gray a leader in LGBTQ+ inclusion.
