A recent National Law Journal Survey identified Bodman PLC as its most gender diverse Michigan-based law firm.
The survey results, which the National Law Journal used to compile its annual “NLJ500” list, cover demographics at the 500 largest U.S. law firms. In conjunction with the survey results, the National Law Journal also published its 2024 Diversity Scorecard which ranks firms based on how well they are performing in various diversity categories. In its ranking on gender diversity, Bodman placed number 31 out of 246 firms that participated in the survey.
“It is encouraging to see that our efforts to build and maintain an inclusive workplace landed Bodman in the top 15% nationally in the NLJ gender diversity survey,” said Bodman Chair Carrie Leahy. “Diversity is a core value for Bodman and I truly believe it creates a better and more dynamic work environment for everyone, and helps us serve our clients well.”
Bodman’s favorable ranking in the National Law Journal survey is the latest in a string of accolades related to its DEI program. In October 2023, the firm was awarded Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus status for the 2022-2023 year, the highest level of designation in the Mansfield program. Bodman has also been recognized with Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Empowering Women award that honors law firms and legal departments that have shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys.
The firm has an active Women’s Forum that offers professional development, educational, and networking opportunities that empower attorneys to build successful legal practices and strengthen their personal and professional relationships with colleagues. Most recently, the Women’s Forum hosted a presentation that focused on how to identify and implement essential components of a stress management plan including the “Four Rs”: Regulation, Rest, Refocusing your attention and energy, and Reframing your mindset.
More information about Bodman’s DEI efforts is included in its 2023 DEI Annual Report.
The National Law Journal compiles its gender diversity rankings by assigning a numerical score to each firm by adding the percentage of all female attorneys, not including contract or temporary attorneys, to the percentage of female partners. In the case of a tie, the firm with the higher percentage of female equity partners is given the higher position on the list.
The survey results, which the National Law Journal used to compile its annual “NLJ500” list, cover demographics at the 500 largest U.S. law firms. In conjunction with the survey results, the National Law Journal also published its 2024 Diversity Scorecard which ranks firms based on how well they are performing in various diversity categories. In its ranking on gender diversity, Bodman placed number 31 out of 246 firms that participated in the survey.
“It is encouraging to see that our efforts to build and maintain an inclusive workplace landed Bodman in the top 15% nationally in the NLJ gender diversity survey,” said Bodman Chair Carrie Leahy. “Diversity is a core value for Bodman and I truly believe it creates a better and more dynamic work environment for everyone, and helps us serve our clients well.”
Bodman’s favorable ranking in the National Law Journal survey is the latest in a string of accolades related to its DEI program. In October 2023, the firm was awarded Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus status for the 2022-2023 year, the highest level of designation in the Mansfield program. Bodman has also been recognized with Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Empowering Women award that honors law firms and legal departments that have shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys.
The firm has an active Women’s Forum that offers professional development, educational, and networking opportunities that empower attorneys to build successful legal practices and strengthen their personal and professional relationships with colleagues. Most recently, the Women’s Forum hosted a presentation that focused on how to identify and implement essential components of a stress management plan including the “Four Rs”: Regulation, Rest, Refocusing your attention and energy, and Reframing your mindset.
More information about Bodman’s DEI efforts is included in its 2023 DEI Annual Report.
The National Law Journal compiles its gender diversity rankings by assigning a numerical score to each firm by adding the percentage of all female attorneys, not including contract or temporary attorneys, to the percentage of female partners. In the case of a tie, the firm with the higher percentage of female equity partners is given the higher position on the list.
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