WEBVTT - Subtitles by: DownloadYoutubeSubtitles.com 00:00:06.980 --> 00:00:13.620 Wong Fleming started in 1994 in New Jersey and, from its inception, has 00:00:13.620 --> 00:00:19.199 represented corporations in employment, bankruptcy, and a host of different types 00:00:19.199 --> 00:00:24.750 of commercial litigation matters, and rather quickly, the firm became the 00:00:24.750 --> 00:00:30.029 national boutique law firm it is today. We're in many of the major population 00:00:30.029 --> 00:00:35.550 centers around the country serving as national counsel for Fortune 500 00:00:35.550 --> 00:00:40.649 companies. Wong Fleming has grown considerably over the last 25 years to 00:00:40.649 --> 00:00:45.000 be one of the largest minority and women-owned law firms in the country. In 00:00:45.000 --> 00:00:50.579 representing businesses, we are committed to understanding what their interests 00:00:50.579 --> 00:00:54.989 are, what their needs are, when we're handling any type of transaction or 00:00:54.989 --> 00:00:59.480 litigation. We've got a tremendous staff working for us. 00:00:59.480 --> 00:01:03.260 They're very committed to the practice of law. They are very committed to their 00:01:03.270 --> 00:01:07.560 clients, and it shows in the work and the results that we've been able to 00:01:07.560 --> 00:01:13.439 accomplish over the last number of years. A distinguished office with nationwide 00:01:13.439 --> 00:01:21.090 coverage, solid values, and high recognition. That's Wong Fleming. I think 00:01:21.090 --> 00:01:24.810 what sets us apart is that we're able to accommodate our clients needs all 00:01:24.810 --> 00:01:29.970 across the nation. We have branch offices located in California, Washington, D.C., 00:01:29.970 --> 00:01:36.689 Washington State, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, 00:01:36.689 --> 00:01:41.250 Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, and even overseas through our cross-border 00:01:41.250 --> 00:01:48.990 relations in Mexico, Canada, and Germany. The firm has been a minority-owned law 00:01:48.990 --> 00:01:54.360 firm committed to diversity since we opened our doors in 1994. It is an 00:01:54.360 --> 00:02:01.229 integral part of every facet of our firm including our recruitment, our training, 00:02:01.229 --> 00:02:07.259 efforts, as well as the organizations we belong to and programs that we sponsor. 00:02:07.259 --> 00:02:12.380 We've received certification from the National Minority Supplier Development 00:02:12.380 --> 00:02:18.860 Council (NMSDC), the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), as a minority and 00:02:18.860 --> 00:02:25.290 women-owned business enterprise and we contribute to like-minded organizations 00:02:25.290 --> 00:02:30.510 such as NAMWOLF to promote diversity in the legal profession. The firm is 00:02:30.510 --> 00:02:36.810 part of a diverse community which is made richer through the many cultures and 00:02:36.810 --> 00:02:41.430 ethnicities that have made the United States their home. We are tremendously 00:02:41.430 --> 00:02:46.709 grateful for and highly regard NAMWOLF as they have helped us in leveraging our 00:02:46.709 --> 00:02:52.500 firm as a minority and women-owned firm and have allowed us to contribute to the 00:02:52.500 --> 00:02:57.900 diversity initiative of corporations and in-house counsel. We believe that the 00:02:57.900 --> 00:03:03.420 power of NAMWOLF's dedication and advocacy to achieve equal opportunities for 00:03:03.420 --> 00:03:09.750 diverse firms is continuing to forge a higher path for the legal industry and 00:03:09.750 --> 00:03:14.790 we are proud to be a part of that community. Diversity is an asset. When you 00:03:14.790 --> 00:03:19.350 have a team that is made up of different people, different genders, races, and from 00:03:19.350 --> 00:03:22.769 different backgrounds, each one of those people brings a different reference 00:03:22.769 --> 00:03:26.910 point to the table so when you're trying to work your way through a legal issue 00:03:26.910 --> 00:03:32.010 in the global marketplace, those cultural perspectives lead to a more creative and 00:03:32.010 --> 00:03:35.910 collaborative thought process than if everyone in the room looks the same and 00:03:35.910 --> 00:03:40.489 whose instinct is to solve the same problem in the same way they always have. 00:03:40.489 --> 00:03:47.579 We also are committed to pro bono activities and we support a number of 00:03:47.579 --> 00:03:52.560 organizations throughout the country. Our attorneys have put in about 00:03:52.560 --> 00:03:58.620 6,000 pro bono hours on behalf of the community and this has been done 00:03:58.620 --> 00:04:06.930 throughout the nation from Seattle to Texas to Atlanta and in the New Jersey, 00:04:06.930 --> 00:04:11.970 New York, and Philadelphia regions. Our firm has been a proud sponsor of 00:04:11.970 --> 00:04:18.030 diversity initiatives such as NJ LEEP which serves youth from ages 6 to 12 in 00:04:18.030 --> 00:04:23.070 underserved neighborhoods to teach them academic skills and how to succeed. We 00:04:23.070 --> 00:04:28.040 also participate each year in a Global Day of Service which is organized by the 00:04:28.060 --> 00:04:32.360 Ford Office of General Counsel professional women's network Legal 00:04:32.360 --> 00:04:37.139 Alliance for Women. Last year, I helped lead our volunteer initiative by 00:04:37.139 --> 00:04:41.010 presenting on voters rights to the senior class at a charter school in Ewing, New 00:04:41.010 --> 00:04:47.250 Jersey with 100% minority enrollment. Our aim for this project was to commit to a 00:04:47.250 --> 00:04:51.960 day of community service aimed specifically at women and children which 00:04:51.960 --> 00:04:56.460 is in line with the Legal Alliance for Women's mission statement. No 00:04:56.460 --> 00:05:00.450 one-size-fits-all for billing at our firm. We work with our clients to come up with 00:05:00.450 --> 00:05:05.250 alternative billing solutions that work best for the client and our firm. We have 00:05:05.250 --> 00:05:09.720 graduated billing based upon experience, we use alternate billing that include 00:05:09.720 --> 00:05:15.000 flat fee, contingency, and phase billing, and most importantly, we work with the 00:05:15.000 --> 00:05:18.479 client to come to a solution that provides value to the client. Our 00:05:18.479 --> 00:05:24.300 clients bestow an absolute trust in us, and this year, Wong Fleming was 00:05:24.300 --> 00:05:31.979 recognized by Law 360 as one of the best firms for minority and women attorneys 00:05:31.979 --> 00:05:39.830 in the United States with firms of 20 to 49 attorneys. Our goal is to provide 00:05:39.830 --> 00:05:45.240 excellent legal services to our clients. We want to understand their business and 00:05:45.240 --> 00:05:52.710 deliver value for all of our services. Their success is our success and we want 00:05:52.710 --> 00:05:59.600 to make sure that we meet our clients needs whenever we represent them.