NEW YORK – Oct. 2, 2024 – The Diversity Lab, which operates the Mansfield Rule Certification Program, announced today that global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP achieved Mansfield Rule Certified Plus for the 2023-2024 certification period.
Greenberg Traurig is further recognized among the “Early Adopters – Firms That Have Achieved Certification & Remained Committed for 5-6 Years” by the Diversity Lab. These firms adopted Mansfield in 2019–2020 and 2020–2021. Greenberg Traurig was first Mansfield Rule Certified in 2020 and was Certified Plus each succussive period since.
“By participating in this program, we further demonstrate our focus on promoting inclusion and equity across our platform and our commitment to all the value of diversity that continues to be top of mind for our clients,” Greenberg Traurig Senior Vice President, Shareholder, and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Nikki Lewis Simon said. “Now and in the coming years, we will continue to work towards achieving and exceeding the Mansfield Rule Certification standards.”
The Mansfield Certification requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through the Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics.
According to the Diversity Lab, more than 360 law firms earned certification during this period, marking a 13% increase over the number of firms certified the previous year.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial, and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed $5 million over five years to help combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In addition, the firm’s efforts have been recognized through its Mansfield Rule Certification Plus, administered by The Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity X/Twitter: @GT_Drives.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 48 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.