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Mansfield isn’t just a certification process. It’s also a community that comes together regularly to share best practices around fairness and inclusion in the legal profession. Diversity Lab is proud to host several learning and networking events in 2025 for this vibrant and talented group that is making the legal profession more inclusive.

Mansfield 2023–24 Certified Firms

Mansfield Client Forums (Virtual)

  • What to Expect: Mansfield Client Forums are a unique opportunity to meet with and learn from influential in-house leaders who are eager to build connections with Mansfield Certified firms. 
  • Agenda: A sample Client Forum agenda can be viewed using this link. Please note the specific topics and timing have not yet been finalized for the 2025 Client Forums.
  • Who is Invited: Your new equity and non-equity partners (promoted in the past two years) and senior associates on track for partnership.
  • Why Attend: Your rising stars will gain insights, develop connections, and foster new business relationships, all while advancing inclusion in the legal profession.
  • When: Thursday, March 6, 2025, hosted by the Walgreen Co. legal team, and Wednesday, March 26, 2025, hosted by the Gilead Sciences legal team.
Registration is now OPEN and will close on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Client Forums: Register Your Attendees Now!

Mansfield Certified 2023–24 PLUS Firms Only

Back by popular demand! Mansfield Pitch Practice (Virtual)

  • What to Expect: Pitch Practice is back by popular demand! Participating lawyers will hone their pitch skills, receive feedback, and meet legal department leaders who share their commitment to making the law more inclusive.
  • Who is Invited:  Your new equity and non-equity partners (promoted in the past two years) and senior associates on track for partnership.
  • Why Attend:  This is a great opportunity for your next generation of leaders to make new connections they can foster over time.
  • When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 
Pitch Practice: Registration Opens Spring 2025!

Mansfield 2024–25 Participating Firms

NEW! Mansfield Connect Live (In-Person, Chicago)

  • Who is Invited: This exclusive Mansfield benefit is an excellent opportunity to support your Partner Champions as they build connections with legal departments who share their commitment to making the legal profession more inclusive.
  • What to Expect: Connect Live offers a unique opportunity for Mansfield partners and in-house counsel leaders to connect, collaborate, and stay at the forefront of creating an inclusive legal profession for everyone.
  • When: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025.
Connect Live Registration Opening Spring 2025!