2024 Law360 Pulse Diversity Snapshot
(Nationwide) (July 29, 2024)- Wood Smith Henning & Berman proudly announces its recognition as the #9 firm in the prestigious Law360 Pulse Diversity Snapshot. This top ten ranking once again underscores the firm's continued commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.
According to Law360, achieving this recognition is even more remarkable this year. It's executive analysis points to a general slowdown in the diversification of attorney ranks across the industry, with attorneys of color representing only 21.5% of U.S attorneys nationwide. Against this backdrop, WSHB continued to make significant strides. This distinction is even more notable this year considering that only 15.6% of firms met the benchmarks for the Diversity Snapshot rankings, a decrease from the previous year's 17%.
"We are honored to be recognized by Law360 Pulse once again for the firm's dedication to diversity and inclusion," said Janice Michaels, managing partner of WSHB's Las Vegas office. Michaels, a member of the firms DEI Task Force stated, "this ranking reflects our ongoing efforts to foster a more inclusive environment where all attorneys, regardless of background, can thrive and succeed."
Law360's pipeline score calculation, which forms the basis of the Diversity Snapshot rankings, evaluates firms across multiple metrics. WSHB excelled in various categories among firms with 251 to 600 attorneys, achieving 15.8% diverse partners, 11.8% equity partners, 16.3% non-equity partners, 35.3% associates, and 22.7% other lawyers.
"Our progress in this year's Diversity Snapshot is a testament to our firm's unwavering commitment to building a diverse and equitable workplace," stated Anoush Holaday, partner, and leader of the firm's diversity taskforce. "We are proud of our achievements and remain dedicated to furthering these efforts to ensure continued progress in the years to come."
WSHB lives the belief that diversity is more than just a trend or a catch phrase. Diversity of background, experience, race and ethnicity is a core value of the firm and one that deserves support at multiple levels—from recruitment, to training, to opportunity. This value in turn makes WSHB stronger as a firm and the best fit for the rapidly changing world in which we practice.
Wood Smith Henning & Berman: Your Trusted Partner
Experience the power of a proven industry leader in the law. Wood Smith Henning & Berman (WSHB) is renowned globally for our exceptional trial results and expertise in handling complex litigation. With our nationwide network of almost 500 lawyers across 41 office locations, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive litigation and counsel to both public and private companies. From start-ups to Fortune 100 corporations, we deliver unrivaled legal representation that consistently achieves favorable outcomes for our clients.
At WSHB, our strength lies in our diverse and accomplished team of attorneys. We boast thought leaders and defense specialists in over 40 fields of practice, covering an extensive range of specialties. Founded in 1997, we are proud to be among the top ten law firms in the nation for diversity, female partners, female lawyers, and Hispanic lawyers. This rich tapestry of diversity forms the foundation of our success when presenting cases to juries of our peers, ensuring we understand the unique nuances underlying each claim.
Our expansive geographic footprint allows us to provide effective and efficient representation to clients nationwide, regardless of their location, background, or legal expertise. By prioritizing strategic and cost-effective approaches to litigation, our dedicated attorneys work tirelessly to protect the interests of our clients. We have a track record of success, securing numerous victories such as summary judgments and defense verdicts on behalf of our clients. As a trial firm, we have taken over 2,000 cases to verdict, making us well-equipped to handle even the most complex and high-stakes litigation matters across the country.