Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce the firm has earned Mansfield Certification through participation in Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 5.0 program.

Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovative ideas and solutions that boost diversity and inclusion in law, leverages data, behavioral science, design thinking and technology to further develop and test ideas, measure results and share the lessons learned by participating firms.

“At Fox Rothschild, we are committed to actionable and intentional steps that cultivate a more just, equal and equitable firm, legal profession and community. For us, participation in the Mansfield Rule certification process is a long-term journey to which we have resolutely committed ourselves,” said Fox’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Kimberly Bullock Gatling.

“We appreciate that each year, the Mansfield Rule sets the bar higher for certification. By measuring results and holding ourselves accountable to meet these stretch goals, we make strides in our work to integrate DEI at all levels of the firm, its operations and our culture.”

The Mansfield Rule was developed to help foster an inclusive workforce in the legal profession by diversifying the power structure of law firm leadership.

Fox achieved certification by successfully implementing the requirements of the program, which included setting benchmarks to ensure that at least 30 percent female lawyers, underrepresented racial and ethnic lawyers, LGBTQ+ lawyers and lawyers with disabilities were considered for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities and senior lateral positions.

The firm also participated in the Inclusion Blueprint, a collaborative project between Diversity Lab and ChIPs, which outlined inclusion practices that are proven to develop, advance and retain diverse talent, and measure whether firms have implemented them at the leadership and practice group levels. It also provided a roadmap of actions to continue to invest in diverse talent, such as actively monitoring diverse lawyers’ work activities and experiences, including work allocation, leave, sponsorship and client pitches, to ensure that all lawyers have fair and equal access to career growth.

Fox has already committed to participating in the latest version of the program, Mansfield 6.0.