Press Release 06.28.21
Press Release
Press Release
Press Contacts: Erik Cummins, Matt Hyams, Taina Rosa, Olivia Thomas
09.14.21
Announced today, Pillsbury is among 118 leading law firms to achieve the Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certification after a rigorous 12-month collaboration with Diversity Lab. In addition to meeting the baseline certification requirements, the firm earned Mansfield Certification Plus status, meaning it has successfully reached at least 30% underrepresented lawyer representation in a notable number of the firm’s current leadership roles. This includes women, lawyers from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, lawyers with disabilities and LGBTQ+ lawyers.
"We are thrilled to celebrate these firms that have worked so tirelessly to implement the Mansfield Rule principles and create inclusive workplaces where every lawyer has the ability to thrive and the opportunity to lead,” said Natalia Marulanda, Mansfield Rule Director at Diversity Lab. “Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, the Mansfield Rule certified firms have not deviated from their goal of ensuring that law firm leadership reflects the rich diversity of the profession. We are enormously proud to work with such a committed group of firms."
Additionally, the firm announced earlier this year that it will participate in the latest Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification process.
Pillsbury brings innovation to more than just its legal work. That same pioneering vision directs the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. It was among the first major law firms to promote women to partnership and the first large, national firm in the U.S. to elect a woman as Firm Chair. Today, Pillsbury’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is evident in the composition of its firm leadership; attorneys of color, women attorneys and LGBTQ+ attorneys lead our practices and offices and serve on influential firm committees. See more on Pillsbury’s D&I efforts here.