CORE Values - Epstein Becker Green

At Epstein Becker Green, we are deeply committed to upholding our CORE values, which form the foundation of everything we do.

We believe in fostering collaboration, creating opportunities, and building strong relationships to ensure excellence.

Together, these values guide us as we strive to make a positive impact and achieve our shared goals to promote firm citizenship, perform pro bono work and community service, and pursue justice for ourselves and our communities. 


"I think the center of our Core Value is really respect for our mission—for what we're about and what we're trying to do. And so it affects our relationships because we show that respect to our colleagues and to our clients. … I think of the term 'thoughtfulness,' meaning one of our concepts is we’re 'thought leaders.' And, for me, the word 'thoughtfulness' really captures what we want to be about. Yes, we want to be full of thoughts, lots of great ideas—for clients, for our colleagues—but we also want to be 'thoughtful' in the concept of being considerate."

— Jim Flynn, Managing Director / Member of the Firm

Our CORE Values: Collaboration, Opportunity, Relationships, Excellence

Download Our CORE Values PDF

Well-Being Matters

We proudly signed the ABA Well-Being Pledge, recognizing that high levels of problematic substance use and mental health distress present a significant challenge for the legal profession and that more can—and should—be done to improve the health and well-being of lawyers.

This pledge is one that Epstein Becker Green has long lived by implicitly, having adopted the elements of its framework in pieces over time. Affirming the pledge expressly in writing matters greatly in further removing these issues from the shadows and reducing any stigma that may deter lawyers from seeking help. We encourage our attorneys to prioritize their well-being and foster an environment marked by care, respect, and dignity.

Diversity Commitment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded into our firm's Core Values. We've always known that a diversity of backgrounds and views is critical to organizational strength and resilience. As a result, we've been diverse since our founding in 1973.

Additionally, we know that positive progress toward diversity and inclusion requires an ongoing commitment. We adopted the Mansfield Rule, administered by Diversity Lab, in order to take measurable, intentional steps to support greater diversity in our law firm and maintain an inclusive environment in which all attorneys and staff can develop to their full potential. Learn more about our business and professional development training; our pipeline, mentoring, and shadowing programs; and our affinity support groups.

Celebrating Our Core Values

2024 Core Values Champions

Elizabeth Lynch
Legal Secretary

Genevieve Murphy-Bradacs (Senior Counsel) and Zachary Taylor (Associate)

Wendy G. Marcari
Member of the Firm


2023 Core Values Champions

Thalia M. Bowen
Diversity Manager

Megan Robertson
Associate

Lesley R. Yeung
Member of the Firm


2022 Core Values Champions

Daniel De Carvalho
Desktop Support Specialist

Erin Sutton
Associate

Gregory Harris Epstein
Member of the Firm


2021 Core Values Champions

Ohio Launch Team
Staff Across Departments/Offices

Nivedita B. Patel
Senior Counsel

Paul DeCamp
Member of the Firm


2020 Core Values Champions

Joyce Yi
Desktop Support Specialist

Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper
Associate

Peter A. Steinmeyer
Member of the Firm


2019 Core Values Champions

Tracey Jenkins
Word Processor

Kathleen Barrett
Associate

James J. Oh
Member of the Firm


2018 Core Values Champions

Anna (Annie) Jo Burgess
Receptionist

Scheherazade A. Wasty
Associate

Laurajane B. Kastner
Member of the Firm

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