Greenspoon Marder Achieves Mansfield Certification in 2023-2024, Recommits to Certification for 2024-2025
October, 2024 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – October 3, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces that it has successfully achieved Mansfield Certification (powered by Diversity Lab) for the 2023-2024 period, joining 359 other law firms in this effort. This marks the firm’s third consecutive year participating in the Mansfield Rule certification process.
Research indicates that firms dedicated to the Mansfield Certification process see significant progress in developing inclusive talent practices and diversifying their leadership. Greenspoon Marder has experienced meaningful advancements since joining the initiative and is reaffirming its commitment to certification for the 2024-2025 period.
“We believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is essential not only for our firm but for the legal profession as a whole,” said Myrna L. Maysonet, partner and Chief Impact Officer. “Our ongoing commitment to the Mansfield Rule reflects our intention to continue pursuing meaningful opportunities for all attorneys to contribute to and thrive in.”
The Mansfield Rule, named after Arabella Mansfield, the first female lawyer admitted to practice law in the U.S. in 1869, aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented talent in law firms. This initiative focuses on broadening the pool of women lawyers, LGBTQ+ lawyers, lawyers with disabilities, and underrepresented racial and ethnic lawyers.
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