Jackson Lewis Recognized for "Tipping the Scales" Toward Gender Parity in New Partner Class
NEW YORK, NY (November 4, 2021) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has been honored with the “Tipping the Scales Award” as part of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s 2021 New Partner Report. Jackson Lewis was one of 67 law firms honored at the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s Annual Conference yesterday, for having at least 50 percent women in its 2021 new partner class.
“I am very proud of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce,” said Firm Chair Kevin G. Lauri. “This is our third consecutive win for ‘Tipping the Scales’ and we will continue recruiting women in high numbers and promoting them to partnership each year. We believe that a diverse and inclusive firm is at the core of our culture and is crucial to our success.”
The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s 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. The report specifically examines the gender breakdown of attorneys promoted to partnership in their U.S. offices.
Jackson Lewis is a “Leader” member of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, joining a community of industry leaders who are implementing innovative solutions to promote inclusive and flexible work cultures. As a dedicated member of the Alliance, the firm commits to advancing thought leadership and inclusive work environments through enhanced diversity and inclusion initiatives. The Alliance partners with its members to implement organizational solutions and individual strategies that push diversity and inclusion initiatives to the forefront and integrate more women into leadership roles.
More information about Jackson Lewis’ diversity and inclusion efforts can be found here.
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:
Lara Hamm, Chief Communications Officer
T: (267) 319-7803 / E: Lara.Hamm@jacksonlewis.com
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