Lugenbuhl is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that not only respects but truly values our individual differences. Whether it’s related to race, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical ability, we view these unique qualities as assets that enhance the richness of our workplace. We believe in enriching a workplace that reflects our community and clients, and that gives us a deeper understanding of our clients’ needs and challenges in this increasingly diverse and complex world.

DEI Commitment

Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard is committed…

  • to fostering an inclusive environment and cultivating a firm culture where individual differences are valued. Whether it’s related to race, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical ability, we view these unique qualities as assets that enhance the richness of our workplace.
  • to encourage our attorneys and staff to help lead us in the development of new initiatives through a cooperative effort of active participation in community programs dedicated to DE&I.
  • to education and communication through marketing materials, all recruiting materials, and the Firm handbook to ensure Firm attorneys and staff are aware and familiar with our commitment. 
  • to promoting inclusion through encouragement and financial support for attorneys and staff who actively serve minority populations through community involvement. 

Firm Participation Examples

We are proud to have the opportunity to share a few examples of firm participation.

Lugenbuhl Shareholder Adelaida (Adi) Ferchmin

  • A Past-President of the of the New Orleans Chapter of the Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA), Adelaida has been an active member since 2006. Growing up in Puerta Rico, Ferchmin is fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, Polish, and Croatian.

Lugenbuhl Attorney April McQuillar

  • As a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, April is an active member of the Minority Involvement Section.
  • An active member of the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Society (GNO Martinet), an organization dedicated to promoting, serving, and assisting African American lawyers in this community.