Ulmer Achieves Mansfield Certification, Continues Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Cleveland, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2023) - Ulmer & Berne LLP is proud to announce that the firm has achieved 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification through Diversity Lab in recognition of its continued efforts to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging firm-wide for attorneys at all levels. The Mansfield Rule is a structured certification process designed to ensure all talent at participating law firms has a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership.

"I am extremely proud of our firm," said Scott P. Kadish, Ulmer Managing Partner. "The certification is the direct result of the hard work and intentionality we've put into practice here to cultivate a welcoming, fair, equal, and supportive culture for all. We recognize that being certified is part of a process and we are committed to continuing to pursue greater diversity and inclusion."

Mansfield is focused on broadening the talent pool for consideration, including those historically underrepresented in the legal profession, to facilitate transparent pathways to leadership. In order to achieve Mansfield Certification, law firms must implement a behavioral science and data-driven approach with the goal of increasing diversity in leadership. This means that certified firms must have considered broad slates of qualified talent for leadership roles that included at least 30% historically underrepresented lawyers-such as women lawyers, underrepresented racial and ethnic lawyers, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities. In addition, as part of the Certification process, firms must have worked hard to enhance transparency related to leadership roles, advancement processes, and compensation policies.

"I'm thrilled that Ulmer has been recognized with Mansfield Certification," said Alvin E. Mathews, Jr., Ulmer's Chief Diversity Officer. "It showcases that our firm is focused on opening the door wider and ensuring inclusive consideration for opportunities, and we know that's critically important to our culture and our future success."

Mansfield's methodology, which has proven to build more diverse leadership teams, is rooted in changes to systems and processes, not exclusivity or discrimination. Mansfield ensures that opportunities for advancement are inclusive by broadening talent pools instead of instilling quotas, set-asides, or requirements unrelated to an individual's qualifications.

About UlmerUlmer & Berne, established in 1908, focuses on exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions for an exceptional value. From offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., and Boca Raton, Ulmer's attorneys handle cutting-edge, complex matters on a national basis across all practice areas, while retaining the work ethic, rates, and user-friendly attitudes reflective of the firm's Midwest origins. Ulmer emphasizes world-class service and sophisticated industry expertise with flexible billing arrangements. For more information, please visit ulmer.com.

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