Vinson & Elkins Achieves Mansfield Rule 7.0 Certification for Leadership Diversity Initiatives

The Mansfield Rule is a data-driven and behavioral science-based certification process, measuring whether participating law firms and in-house legal departments have affirmatively considered at least 30% women, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities for leadership roles, equity partner promotions, client opportunities, and senior lateral positions. Sponsored by Diversity Lab, the Mansfield Rule focuses on transparency and accountability with a commitment to propel change leading to meaningful results toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I).

“Vinson & Elkins is very proud to have earned our fourth consecutive Mansfield Certification,” said Hy Pomerance, Chief Talent Officer at Vinson & Elkins. “Our dedication to providing exceptional service to our clients is deeply rooted in our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We believe that having diverse voices in leadership and throughout our organization enhances our ability to innovate and excel. This certification underscores our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is inclusive and empowering for everyone.”

Having an inclusive culture allows the firm to leverage a wide range of perspectives when working with clients. For more information about Vinson & Elkins’ DE&I efforts, please click here.