Diverse Equity Partners on the Rise in Big Law, But Gaps Remain

Law firms are increasing their ranks of diverse attorneys at the equity partner level, a new survey said, but lawyers from historically marginalized groups are still better represented in the nonequity partner category.

The 2019 Inclusion Blueprint Report is a collaborative effort from Diversity Lab and ChIPs, groups that promote diversity and inclusion in law.

The survey goes beyond just collecting data regarding firms’ representations of women, minority, and LGBTQ+ attorneys—and provides target thresholds for firms to reach. These targets are 30% representation of women lawyers, 15% of racial and ethnic minorities, and 5% of LGBTQ+ attorneys.

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