Bass, Berry & Sims is proud to announce that the firm has earned Mansfield Certification for 2023–2024. We are honored to join the more than 360 law firms that have publicly declared a dedication to promoting inclusive and equitable workplaces. Click here to read the announcement and full list of law firms that earned the certification in 2023-2024.

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. By asking that at least 30% of our talent pools considered for leadership roles consist of underrepresented groups and that our advancement processes are transparent, Mansfield creates a level playing field for all.

We are proud to stand with the 360+ firms that have achieved Mansfield Certification to advance a core value in the legal profession: the belief that everyone should have a fair opportunity for career advancement. We believe that by making our workplace one where everyone can succeed, we can better serve our clients and communities.

Mansfield Certification was originated by Diversity Lab, an organization that designs, tests, and measures the outcomes of science-based, data-driven talent practices aimed at ensuring fair and equal access to advancement opportunities. To read more about Diversity Lab and the Mansfield Certification, click here.