Koley Jessen Earns Mansfield Certification Plus for 2023-2024
Koley Jessen is pleased to announce that we have earned Mansfield Certification Plus for the 2023-2024 year, awarded by Diversity Lab. This recognition marks our third consecutive certification and the second time we’ve achieved the “Plus” status, underscoring our commitment to advancing diversity in leadership within the firm.
Since joining the program for midsize firms in 2020, Koley Jessen has embraced the Mansfield Rule, which focuses on ensuring equitable opportunities for leadership roles by considering at least 30% underrepresented groups in candidate pools. The “Plus” designation reflects not only our participation in the certification process but also our measurable success in fostering an inclusive workplace, as demonstrated by voluntarily tracking and sharing progress with Diversity Lab.
“We are proud of the strides we’ve made in building a truly inclusive workplace where every individual, regardless of background, can pursue leadership opportunities. Earning Mansfield Certification Plus for 2023-2024 reaffirms our unwavering commitment to ensuring equity in career growth, both within our firm and throughout the legal community,” said Chastin Bailey, Director of Talent and Culture at Koley Jessen.
As part of a growing network of over 360 law firms committed to the Mansfield Rule, Koley Jessen joins those striving to promote greater representation in leadership, not just within their firms but across the broader legal profession. By building a more inclusive environment, we strengthen our ability to serve our clients and contribute to a more diverse future in law.
For more information about Koley Jessen's diversity initiatives, please visit our Roadmap to a More Diverse and Inclusive Workplace.
About Diversity Lab
Diversity Lab envisions a world where leaders are as diverse as the workforces and communities they represent. We design, test, and measure the outcomes of science-based and data-driven talent practices that allow for fair and equal access to advancement opportunities. Our primary focus is on leaders in law, as they often rise to positions of influence in government, boardrooms, courtrooms, and beyond. The more diverse our leadership, the more inclusive and equitable the decisions for the benefit of the entire workforce and society. Inclusion is the goal, and greater diversity – in leadership and beyond – is the outcome. For more details, visit http://www.diversitylab.com.
