LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that it has achieved 2023-24 Mansfield Certification.

Mansfield is a year-long structured certification process designed for law firms to ensure all lawyers have an opportunity to advance into leadership. This science-driven framework was first offered by Diversity Lab in 2017. The goal is simple: make opportunities for advancement transparent and inclusive for everyone.

“We are very proud to be among the 360+ law firms that have earned 2023-24 Mansfield Certification,” said Marjorie A. Farris, Chair of Stites & Harbison. “We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals have an opportunity to prosper and lead. We look forward to participating in the 2024-25 certification process.”

Data shows that firms that remain committed and accountable to the Mansfield Certification process year-over-year are making substantial progress in creating inclusive talent practices and diversifying their leadership ranks. As part of the process, law firms consider at least 30% diverse candidates for recruitment, leadership, and client pitch opportunities to ensure all lawyers have development opportunities.