Venable has on many occasions expressed its commitment to equal employment opportunity. In accordance with applicable law, it is our policy to recruit, employ, train, pay, promote, discipline and provide benefits and all other employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran's status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Venable does not condone or tolerate harassment of its employees with regard to their race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, veteran's status, or physical or mental disability. We will not tolerate or condone such harassment of our employees by either their supervisors, their co-workers or third parties on our premises over whom we have control.

Any incident or situation that you believe involves discrimination or harassment should be brought to the immediate attention of the Vice President, Human Resources or the Chief Operating Officer and, when applicable, the Office Administrator/Manager. Investigation and proper action will be undertaken when appropriate in the firm's judgment.