What we do

Diversity Lab’s pilots and innovations are data-driven, backed by behavioral science, and informed by design-thinking methodologies. Each practice and process we create serves our mission to transform the legal profession and make its systems and leadership pipelines diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

INCLUSIVE TALENT STRUCTURES

A first-of-its-kind collaborative lab of four legal firms dedicated to testing innovative DEI initiatives and setting goals to transform the profession. Diversity Dividends Collective and the Diverse Leadership Directoryt evolved from this groundbreaking initiative.

Through facilitated conversations and curated content, AV Club creates opportunities for participants to learn, exchange perspectives and experiences, and ultimately, raise awareness and empathy.

Designed for law firms and legal departments.

Disability Inclusion Commitments provide firms and legal departments with 10 practical and proven steps to broaden disability inclusion.

Designed for law firms and legal departments.

Built by Diversity Lab in collaboration with law firms and legal departments, the Diverse Leadership Directory is an accessible way for in-house counsel, press, and conference organizers to connect with a broad range of partners at Mansfield Firms.

Designed for legal departments.

The Diversity Dividends Collective is an award-winning consortium of 40+ legal departments working together with Diversity Lab to standardize how the legal profession measures, evaluates, and improves the DEI performance of outside counsel teams.

Designed for legal departments.

The Inclusion Blueprint measures the actions that lead to greater diversity. It’s a proven tool for practice group leaders to ensure that all of their lawyers–including those from historically underrepresented groups–have fair and equal access to quality work, influential people, and other opportunities.

Designed for law firms.

The Mansfield Certification framework is a science-backed and data-driven solution that helps boost inclusivity, access, and diversity in leadership at participating law firms

Designed for law firms and legal departments.

The Client Forums connect Legal Department leaders with rising stars at Mansfield Certified firms to share insights, develop connections, and foster new business relationships.

Designed for law firms and legal departments.

Diversity Lab’s first and longest-running pilot, the OnRamp Fellowship connects law firms and legal departments with talented attorneys who are returning to the profession after an extended hiatus.

Designed for law firms and legal departments.

Connect with us

Contact us if you are a law firm or legal department leader who is willing to invest in systemic change to diversify your workplace.

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