Jackson Lewis Earns "Tipping the Scales Award" for Percentage of Women Partners
NEW YORK, NY (November 13, 2019) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized for “Tipping the Scales,” as part of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s 2019 New Partner Report. The firm was acknowledged for having 50% or more women in its 2019 partner class. Jackson Lewis was recently honored at the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s Inspire. Innovate. Ignite! Annual Conference in Washington, DC. This is the first time the firm has been selected for the award since its inception in 2012.
“We are thrilled to be recognized for the first time in firm history for ‘Tipping the Scales’,” said Firm Co-Chairs William J. Anthony and Kevin G. Lauri. “The firm continuously works to identify and address any gaps in gender diversity. This award is a testament to the progress we have made and our commitment to retaining and advancing women lawyers. We are proud of what the firm has accomplished thus far, and we hope to continue to build on our progress in years to come.”
The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s 2019 New Partner Report is a yearly compilation and examination of data from more than 100 of the nation’s largest and top-grossing law firms about the attorneys promoted to partnership in U.S. offices. The Alliance has generated this report since 2012, and the report aims to uncover trends related to the percentages of women promoted to partnership each year.
More information about Jackson Lewis’ diversity and inclusion efforts can be found here.
About the Diversity and Flexibility Alliance
The Diversity and Flexibility Alliance is dedicated to helping organizations create inclusive cultures that support the advancement of women, promote diversity and embrace flexible work. The Alliance provides practical research-based solutions that increase organizational effectiveness and create high performance cultures while through diversity and flexibility.
About Jackson Lewis
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.
Additional information about the firm can be found at jacksonlewis.com.
For more information, please contact:
Kendall Melidosian, Public Relations Specialist
T: (267) 319-7831 / E: Kendall.Melidosian@jacksonlewis.com
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