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Stites & Harbison, PLLC Achieves 2023-34 Mansfield Certification

Stites & Harbison, PLLC Achieves 2023-34 Mansfield Certification

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.

About Stites & Harbison

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm. With 11 offices across six states — Tennessee, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia — the firm represents clients across the United States and internationally. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is known as a preeminent firm managing sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory matters on a daily basis. For more information, visit www.stites.com.