Haynes and Boone, LLP has ranked 10th on a Law360 list of the Best Law Firms for Minority Attorneys in the U.S., reflecting the firm’s persistent efforts to increase diversity in leadership and its overall focus on diversity and inclusion.
In the Law360 report, the firm was ranked 10th among firms with 300-599 lawyers. Firms were ranked according to the percentage of minority attorneys at the nonpartner and partner level. To be eligible for the ranking, firms were required to disclose the diversity of their equity partnerships.
The publication collected demographic data from more than 300 U.S. firms as of Dec. 31, 2018. Only U.S.-based attorneys were included in the survey, and firms had to have at least 20 U.S.-based attorneys to participate.
The firms spotlighted “are making some headway and turning longstanding diversity goals into workplace realities,” Law360 stated. “The top firms in each size category have demonstrable diversity levels of at least 20% of all attorneys at the firm, creating examples of what a more diverse and more inclusive workforce can look like.”
Haynes and Boone recently announced its commitment to the Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification program, which is designed to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership.
“Our involvement in the Mansfield Rule 3.0 program affirms the steps Haynes and Boone is taking daily to ensure that historically underrepresented lawyers are increasingly involved in all firm activities,” Director of Diversity and Inclusion Jennifer Reddien said.
Also this month, the firm was recognized as a Best Law Firm for Women this year by Working Mother magazine for its efforts to advance women lawyers. Click here to learn more.
To read the full Law360 report, click here.