We are proud to announce that Shipman & Goodwin has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus for 2023–24! Additionally, Shipman was named as one of Diversity Labs' "Early Adopters," a designation for firms that have achieved certification and remained committed for 5-6 years.
In a press release on October 2nd, Diversity Labs announced that over 360 law firms earned Mansfield Certification for the 2023-24 period, marking a 13% increase from the nearly 320 firms certified the previous year.
Mansfield is a year-long, structured certification process that we've committed to since 2020 to ensure all talent at our firm has a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership. The focus is on opening the door wider and ensuring that opportunities for advancement are transparent and inclusive for everyone. By asking that at least 30% of our talent pools considered for leadership roles consist of underrepresented groups and that our advancement processes are transparent, Mansfield creates a level playing field for all.
To achieve our Plus designation, we voluntarily provided data to Diversity Lab to show our progress and outcomes of our efforts to broaden talent pools and increase the visibility of our advancement processes. This transparency allows us and Diversity Lab to celebrate progress and to identify areas with continued opportunities for improvement.
Data shows that firms that remain committed and accountable to the Mansfield Certification process year-over-year are making substantial progress in creating inclusive talent practices and diversifying their leadership ranks. We have experienced positive progress at our firm since we joined Mansfield, and we remain committed to taking measurable actions to ensure that our processes are — and remain — inclusive.
We are proud to stand with the 360+ firms that have achieved Mansfield Certification to advance a core value in the legal profession: the belief that everyone should have a fair opportunity for career advancement. We believe that by making our workplace one where everyone can succeed, we can better serve our clients and communities.
If you are interested in learning more about our Mansfield Certification Plus designation, please contact Colby Fraschilla.