Diversity requirements are a common practice for large law firms. Many Amlaw 500 firms have agreed to the Mansfield rule[0]. > Now in its third iteration, the

Diversity requirements are a common practice for large law firms. Many Amlaw 500 firms have agreed to the Mansfield rule[0]. > Now in its third iteration, the Mansfield Rule Certification measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered at least 30 percent women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ and lawyers with disabilities for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities, and senior lateral positions. Mansfield rule certification is independently audited on a biannual basis. It's also common for clients to have their own diversity requirements[1]. [0] https://www.diversitylab.com/pilot-projects/mansfield-rule-3-0/ https://www.diversitylab.com/pilot-projects/mansfield-rule-3... [1] https://www.diversitylab.com/knowledge-sharing/clients-push-for-diversity/ https://www.diversitylab.com/knowledge-sharing/clients-push-...