Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Secures 2023–2024 Mansfield Rule Certification
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to announce it has achieved Mansfield Certification for 2023–24. The firm remains dedicated to continuously building and maintaining an inclusive, diverse workforce.The 12-month program is designed to increase diversity and expand the pool of candidates considered for entry-level and lateral attorney positions, leadership roles, equity partner promotions, and client connections within the firm. It involves pursuing specific and measurable objectives to help highlight qualified women, racially and ethnically diverse, disabled, and members of the LGBTQ+ community and professionals who might otherwise go unnoticed for consideration.
Data shows that firms that remain focused and accountable to the Mansfield Certification process year-over-year are making substantial progress in creating inclusive talent practices and diversifying their leadership ranks. Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has experienced positive progress and has reaffirmed its commitment to Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025.
"Our aim is to continue our commitment for Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP to reflect the diversity of the clients and the communities we serve, as well as the diversity of the judges, jurors, and other members of the legal community at large. We look forward to continuing to support a culture of mutual respect while promoting the work of equity, equality, opportunity, and justice," Managing Partner A. Jay Koehler said.
The firm proudly stands 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. The Mansfield Rule is administered by the Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovative ideas and solutions that boost diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The Mansfield Rule was named after Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States. Learn more about Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule here.
For more information about Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP's ongoing commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, click here.
