Blue Williams is proud to announce that we have achieved Mansfield Certification for 2024–2025, a recognition that affirms our ongoing dedication to diversity, equity, transparency, and inclusion in the legal profession.

What Is Mansfield Certification?

Mansfield Certification is a rigorous, data-driven program designed to ensure that all talented lawyers—including historically underrepresented groups—have equal and fair access to leadership roles. The certification measures whether law firms are actively taking steps to consider a broad slate of candidates when making decisions about hiring, promotions, leadership appointments, and client-facing opportunities.

This distinction reflects Blue Williams’ steadfast commitment to equity and transparency, and underscores our belief that inclusive leadership strengthens the quality of service we provide to our clients and communities.

A Certified Commitment to Fairness and Legal Integrity

Since joining the Mansfield Rule initiative in [Insert Year], Blue Williams has worked to implement a more transparent and inclusive approach to career advancement. In a recent ruling, a U.S. Federal Court affirmed that the Mansfield framework aligns with anti-discrimination laws—reinforcing the legal soundness of the program and validating the steps we and other certified firms have taken toward workplace fairness.

Building an Inclusive Path to Leadership

To meet the standards of Mansfield Certification, we’ve taken a series of intentional and measurable actions to enhance inclusivity in our advancement processes. These include:

• Publishing clear and accessible leadership role descriptions and outlining the paths to advancement within the firm;

• Encouraging our partners to participate in Mansfield career advancement opportunities, including Client Forums, practice pitch sessions, and in-person networking events with in-house counsel who value diversity;

• Showcasing our diverse talent through initiatives such as Counsel Spotlight, a visibility platform now used by 80+ legal departments to identify and engage diverse outside counsel;

• Engaging in monthly cross-firm learning sessions to share best practices and collaborate on innovative solutions to common DEI challenges.

These ongoing efforts help ensure that every lawyer at Blue Williams has a fair opportunity to succeed—and that we remain a trusted and forward-thinking partner to our clients.

Looking Ahead

Our commitment to the principles behind the Mansfield Rule doesn’t stop with certification. As we continue our journey, we will keep refining our practices, broadening our talent pipelines, and investing in initiatives that reflect our values.

If you’d like to learn more about our Mansfield Certification, visit: DiversityLab.com