Jackson Lewis Honored with Fifth Consecutive "Tipping the Scales" Award for Gender Parity
NEW YORK, NY (November 19, 2024) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce its recognition as a “Tipping the Scales” firm by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s 2024 New Partner Report. Jackson Lewis was one of 82 law firms honored at the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s Annual Conference in Washington D.C., for having at least 50 percent women in its 2024 new partner class. This marks the fifth consecutive time the firm has received the award since its inception in 2019.
“We are incredibly honored to once again receive the ‘Tipping the Scales’ recognition for our most recent class of principals,” said Firm Chair Kevin Lauri. “At Jackson Lewis, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are not just values we uphold, but essential components of our success. We will continue to strive for a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our collective achievements.”
The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s New Partner Report is an annual analysis of data from over 200 of the nation’s largest and highest-grossing law firms regarding attorneys promoted to partnership. The report specifically examines the gender distribution of these new partners in an effort to promote gender equity in law firm promotion processes.
“Jackson Lewis’ success, both organizationally and with our clients, is deeply rooted in realizing our commitment to inclusive and flexible practices,” said Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and Principal Kimya S.P. Johnson. “We prioritize equity as a firm value and intentionally work to build and enhance firm systems that ensure everyone can thrive. This continued recognition as a ‘Tipping the Scales’ firm helps us drive accountability and innovation in our firmwide DEI efforts, which we welcome.”
Kimya Johnson was a featured panelist at the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s New Partner Summit on November 18, 2024. The event will highlight specific recommendations, strategies, and best practices to promote gender diversity, with insights from DEI and talent leaders from top organizations on fostering inclusive workplaces.
Jackson Lewis is a member of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, joining a community of industry leaders committed to enhancing company cultures and performances through diversity and flexibility initiatives. As an Alliance member, the firm engages in collaborative initiatives that address the unique needs of its environment, supporting the advancement of women, among all, into leadership roles and implementing innovative policies and strategies that increase productivity, attract top talent and drive organizational success.
More information about Jackson Lewis’ DEI efforts can be found here.
About Jackson Lewis
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ 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.
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