Hanson Bridgett Named to Bloomberg Law's Fourth Annual DEI Framework
July 25, 2024 (San Francisco, CA)—Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to Bloomberg Law’s fourth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework. The list recognizes 57 U.S.-based law firms for their level of disclosure of diversity-related metrics and distinguished performance against six pillar areas: recruitment and retention, leadership and talent pipeline, business strategy and innovation, firm demographics, diversity and inclusion + marketing, and disclosure.
“Our longstanding commitment to DEI and action-oriented approach has made us leaders in this space, and it's an immense honor to be recognized on this prestigious national list," said Briana Jeffery, DEI and Social Impact Manager. "We're continually leveling up our commitment and investment in ensuring a more equitable legal industry, and it's heartening to see our collective efforts propelling the entire legal field forward."
In the four years since Bloomberg Law launched the DEI Framework, the data shows incremental but important changes in law firm demographics:
- Overall, 44% of firms have a succession plan in place that specifically emphasizes greater inclusion of diverse / minority attorneys
- 4 in ten firms (41%) track origination credit that diverse attorneys receive, and a quarter (27%) have a strategic plan to improve this
- Nearly all firms (95%) reported having a public statement regarding their commitment to diversity and inclusion,
- 65% of firms mandate and monitor that minority and women attorneys have equal access to clients, quality work assignments, committee appointments, marketing efforts and firm events, down slightly from 72% last year and matching 2022.
This year’s DEI Framework included new questions on accessibility. The report finds that just over half (52%) of firms have a WCAG 2 compliant website and that 80% of firms allow employees to access basic accessibility aids like ergonomic office equipment and screen reading software without requesting an accommodation.
DEI at Hanson Bridgett
Hanson Bridgett's real-action approach to DEI and the desire to make the legal profession more representative and equitable as a whole is led by Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Jennifer Martinez. The firm is currently headed by a female Managing Partner and a C-Suite that consists of more than 50 percent women and nearly 30 percent LGBTQ+.
Half of the firm's Section Leaders are women and more than 60 percent of Hanson Bridgett's attorney population are from backgrounds considered underrepresented in the legal profession. As an all-California firm, Hanson Bridgett aims to reflect the great communities in which its attorneys and administrative professionals live and work.
Watch a video about our 60+ years of diversity efforts in action and what it means to belong at Hanson Bridgett.
About Hanson Bridgett LLP
Hanson Bridgett LLP is a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. As the first law firm recognized as a certified B Corp, we are committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work.
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