Covington Achieves "Mansfield Rule Certification 5.0 Plus" For Diversity
October 18, 2022
WASHINGTON—Covington has achieved "Mansfield Rule Certification 5.0 Plus," which reflects Covington's dedication to actively diversifying leadership in the legal profession. Covington has achieved Mansfield Rule certification every year since The Diversity Lab, an incubator for ideas and solutions that boost diversity and inclusion in law, first launched the pilot certification five years ago.
"We have continued to prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives at Covington and we are proud of our continued commitment to achieving Mansfield Rule certification," said Doug Gibson, Covington's chair. "The Management Committee, along with our Diversity and Inclusion team, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and Affinity Group Leaders have their eye on analyzing our progress, enhancing our efforts, and searching for new approaches to increase the firm’s diversity and maintain an inclusive workplace."
"Mansfield Rule Certification 5.0" requires law firms to consider at least 30% historically underrepresented lawyers – women lawyers, underrepresented racial and/or ethnic lawyers, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and/or lawyers with disabilities – when appointing to leadership roles, promoting to equity partnership, and more.
Covington belongs to a subset of firms achieving "Mansfield Certified Plus" designation. This category recognizes that, in addition to meeting or exceeding the consideration requirements for certification, women, lawyers of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities represent at least 30 percent of a significant number of firm leadership roles, committee positions, equity partner promotions, and formal client pitch opportunities.
About Covington’s Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives:
Covington fosters a workplace that promotes inclusion and belonging and values the differences among its lawyers and staff. The firm views diversity as an asset and a source of strength and continues to exceed industry averages for gender, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation, enabling the firm to meet clients’ needs with teams of talented diverse attorneys across practice areas. Covington has also long focused on increasing diversity within the legal profession and partners with its clients and the greater community to improve diversity and inclusion in the profession, while recognizing that it must do more to drive change and create an inclusive workplace.
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