As I mentioned last week, these resolutions set an even higher bar for us, including new compliance obligations for our Firm that we can and must meet. They give us an opportunity to prove that we have changed, that our changes are working and that we will continue to seek ways to improve.

All of us are the standard-bearers of our professional integrity. We have seen how decisions taken by a small group of colleagues or the actions of just one impact us all. We are one Firm. Missteps can have far-reaching consequences, and we all bear responsibility for one another’s actions. The behavior of each of us — regardless of role, tenure or path — matters, and everyone must understand our commitments and live into them without fail. We risk serious harm to our Firm and potential liability to ourselves if we do not uphold our new obligations. Each of us must speak up when we have a concern or see something that doesn’t live up to our standards — or doesn’t feel right. We can’t let each other, our clients, our communities or our Firm down.

Moving our Firm forward starts with being open about our past and committed to the changes we have made. We should be proud of where we are today and have the confidence to talk about it. Writing the first chapter of our second century requires us to continue upholding our reputation for ‘setting the standard’ and delivering truly distinctive impact as partners to our clients.

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