At Hoagland Longo, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not standalone initiatives—they are integral to our firm’s strength, culture, and continued success. As a Mansfield-certified law firm, we remain deeply committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the communities and clients we serve. We believe that an inclusive legal profession strengthens not only our team but also the justice system as a whole. Our strategic plan embeds DEI as a core value—not as a response to external expectations, but as a long-term investment in our people and our profession. We continue to advance meaningful DEI efforts across all levels of the firm, including the recruitment, retention, and promotion of diverse talent; equitable access to professional growth; and a culture where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. Hoagland Longo doesn't just support diversity—we work every day to ensure it is deeply rooted in everything we do.
Consistent with our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Hoagland Longo achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab. The Mansfield Rule is the standard by which law firms track and measure their efforts to boost the representation of diverse lawyers in firm leadership positions.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including partners, associates, and administrators. The Committee advances the firm’s efforts to promote and foster inclusion at all levels and provide equal opportunities for all by:
- Recruiting and retaining diverse talent
- Developing initiatives both inside and outside the firm that lead to increased interaction between the workforce and our diverse local community
- Supporting cultural and ethnic organizations to help underrepresented lawyers of any race and ethnicity grow their careers
- Implementing cultural programming and education initiatives within the firm
- Providing mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that lead to career success and business growth
In addition to the above, our attorneys consistently support and lead diverse organizations in the legal and business communities in their mission to promote inclusion and create opportunities to succeed for all. These include:
- South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey
- New Jersey Women Lawyers Association
- Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey
- Garden State Bar Association
- Women Aware
- Sikh National Bar Association
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Andrea Mackaronis, Partner & DEI Committee Chair
- Juliann Alicino, Partner
- Natalie Gomez, Human Resources Manager
- Rajvir Goomer, Partner
- Kristin Gummoe, Associate
- Eghosasere Idemudia, Associate
- Jack Middough, Associate
- Chad Moore, Managing Partner
- Franceska Osmann, Associate
- Joseph Petrillo, Partner