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Date: August 5, 2019

Foley & Mansfield Signs LACBA Diversity Pledge

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Date: August 5, 2019
by foleyandmansfield

Foley & Mansfield Signs LACBA Diversity Pledge

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Foley & Mansfield is pleased to announce that it has become a signatory to the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s (LACBA) Pledge to Promote Diversity in the Legal Profession. As a signatory, Foley & Mansfield is pledging to facilitate full and equal participation of historically underrepresented attorneys through proactive recruitment, retention, and promotion.

Foley & Mansfield has received multiple accolades for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, including recognition as #8 on the 2019 National Law Journal Women in Law Scorecard. The firm is also a participant in the Mansfield Rule 2.0 diversity initiative. The firm’s diversity and inclusion program focuses on ensuring a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace across its 16 offices.

For more information and a list of the participating law firms, visit this link.

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