Covington Achieves “Mansfield 2023–24 Certification Plus” for Firm’s Commitment to Inclusive Legal Leadership

Covington Achieves "Mansfield 2023-24 Certification Plus" for Firm's Commitment to Inclusive Legal Leadership

October 2, 2024

WASHINGTON-Covington has once again achieved "Mansfield Certification Plus," which reflects the firm's commitment to inclusive legal leadership. Covington has achieved Mansfield Rule certification every year since The Diversity Lab, an incubator for ideas and solutions that boost diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in law, launched the pilot certification.

"We are honored to be consistently recognized with the 'Mansfield Certification Plus' designation," said Doug Gibson, Covington's chair. "It is a testament to our commitment to cultivating diverse leadership ranks, leading by example, examining our progress, and improving our efforts to promote a more inclusive work environment."

Covington belongs to a subset of firms achieving the "Mansfield Certification Plus" designation. This category recognizes that, in addition to meeting or exceeding the consideration requirements for certification, women, lawyers of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities represent at least 30 percent of a significant number of firm leadership roles, committee positions, equity partner promotions, and formal client pitch opportunities.

Mansfield is a year-long structured certification process designed to ensure all qualified talent at participating law firms have a fair and equal opportunity to be considered for advancement into leadership roles. The focus is on "opening the door wider" and ensuring that opportunities for advancement are transparent and inclusive for everyone.

About Covington's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:
Covington remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive firm. We recognize that diversity enriches our culture, enhances our work with clients, and strengthens the profession. The firm has long been focused on supporting DEI and is proud to be an industry leader. While we are proud of our progress, we know there is still much more to do, both as a firm and a profession. We will shape our future by celebrating our diverse community and undertaking forward-looking initiatives and inclusive policies that ensure equitable access and opportunities to our lawyers and professional staff.