Knowledge Sharing
Resources Diversity Lab and our partners remain committed to advancing inclusivity across the legal industry to create a fair and equitable work environment for all. Knowledge Sharing is a resource hub that provides extensive information on our pilots and innovations as well as crucial matters of workplace equality and pertinent obstacles and challenges. We will […]
Activating ideas for equitable solutions
Hackathons Activating Ideas for Equitable Solutions A Launch Pad for Ideas that Elevate Fairness Our Shark Tank-style pitch competition, Hackathons give legal innovators a chance to explore approaches to promote equality in the field. The winning ideas are then further developed and piloted by Diversity Lab in partnership with the participating Hackathon organizations. Our Hackathons […]
Programs in the pipeline
PILOTS IN THE PIPELINE PROGRAMS IN THE PIPELINE We continue to innovate to bring fairness and equality to the legal profession. Below are a few of our recently launched and upcoming pilots. MatterMatch: Launching in Fall 2025 MatterMatch connects early-career and lateral associates with lower-risk work, leveraging their key asset—availability—at a critical career phase. For […]
Move the Needle Fund
Move the Needle Fund A collaborative lab for disrupting bias through data and science. Moving the Needle Further, Faster, Together Several law firms and legal departments worked with Diversity Lab over five years — from January 2020 through December 2024 — to explore ways to boost inclusivity in the legal profession. This first-of-its-kind fund pooled […]
Inclusion Blueprint
INCLUSION BLUEPRINT The only tool designed for law firms that measures inclusion and equal access. The Inclusion Blueprint focuses on equal treatment, equal opportunity, and equal access. A Law Firm’s Roadmap to Opportunity for All The Inclusion Blueprint is a proven tool that measures actions that lead to greater diversity. Since its 2018 launch, it […]
Mansfield Client Forums
Mansfield Client Forums Bringing recently promoted partners at Mansfield Certified law firms and legal department leaders together to build new connections. Mansfield focuses on equal treatment, equal opportunity, and equal access. Building a Community, Creating Connections The Mansfield Client Forums bring together newly promoted partners from Mansfield Certified law firms and in-house counsel teams for […]
Disability Inclusion Commitments
Disability Inclusion Commitments 10 actions that law firms and legal departments can take to boost inclusivity and equitable access for people with disabilities. The Disability Inclusion Commitments focuses on equal treatment, equal opportunity, and equal access. Fostering a Culture of Inclusion for People With Disabilities The Disability Inclusion Commitments provide organizations with practical actions to […]
AV Club
AV Club Curated resources, combined with a series of facilitated conversations, that foster inclusivity and belonging. The AV Club focuses on equal treatment, equal opportunity, and equal access. Engaging Conversations that Promote Inclusive Workplaces Building a culture of inclusivity and belonging in your organization is a journey that requires long-term commitment and a continuous openness […]