CHICAGO ― The national law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that it was ranked 12th among the top 166 U.S. law firms for its overall commitment to diversity, 7th in the category “Diversity for Minorities,” and 16th in the category, “LGBT Diversity” by Vault in its 2011 Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms. The firm was honored for these rankings at the 5th Annual Vault/MCCA Legal Diversity Career Fair in Washington, D.C. on July 30.
“These achievements are a testament to Hinshaw’s commitment to a culture of diversity and inclusion,” said
Donald L. Mrozek, chairman of Hinshaw. “We recognize that these rankings are based upon the efforts of many individuals and groups. We would specifically like to recognize
Leslie Richards-Yellen, our first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, for her hard work and leadership.”
“I am delighted by this news and know that our achievements would not have been possible were it not for the wonderful committee, team, group and individual efforts that are reflected in this recognition,” said Ms. Richards-Yellen.
Vault evaluates and ranks law firms in several areas, including Diversity, Practice Area and Quality of Life. Law firms considered for inclusion on the lists were ranked in four diversity categories, including Overall, Diversity with Respect to Minorities; GLBT; Women. Earlier this year, more than 15,000 law firm associates rated their employers on a variety of issues, including these four categories.
Founded in 1934, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm with approximately 500 lawyers in 24 offices spanning 12 states, including
Arizona,
California,
Florida,
Illinois,
Indiana,
Massachusetts,
Minnesota,
Missouri,
New York,
Oregon,
Rhode Island and
Wisconsin.
Hinshaw offers a full-service practice, with an emphasis in litigation, business law and corporate transactions, environmental, intellectual property, labor and employment law, professional liability defense, estate planning and taxation matters. The firm represents a range of for-profit and not-for-profit clients in industries that include alarm and security services, construction, financial services, health care, hospitality, insurance, legal, manufacturing, real estate, retail and transportation. Hinshaw clients also include government agencies, municipalities and schools.