Despite a backdrop of controversial affirmative action court rulings and a multitude of lawsuits aimed at diversity initiatives in top-tier corporations, 61 legal departments have demonstrated that their commitment to diversity is unwavering, achieving the Mansfield Rule 2.0 certification this year. This number has risen dramatically from 41 last year, a clear sign that large organizations are intent on heightening their involvement in diversity-oriented programs, evident in their pursuit of the Mansfield certification.
The Mansfield rule is built on principles of inclusivity without being restrictive or setting specific quotas. According to the Diversity Lab CEO Caren Ulrich Stacy, this certification entails no unlawful practices and presents a low risk as these are generally considered good human resource practices.
For more detailed insights into the corporate legal field’s increasing embrace of diversity and the Mansfield Certification, you may want to read the detailed report here. The sustained rise in corporate pursuit of the Mansfield certification is a beacon of legal departments’ continuing resolution to uphold diversity principles, irrespective of external litigation scenarios or debates.