HOUSTON, October 2, 2024 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international technology, energy and life sciences law firm, has been recognized by Diversity Lab as Mansfield “Certified Plus” for the sixth year in a row.

Mansfield is a year-long structured certification process designed to ensure all qualified talent at participating law firms have a fair and equal opportunity to be considered for advancement into leadership roles. The focus is on “opening the door wider” and ensuring that opportunities for advancement are transparent and inclusive for everyone. The “Certified Plus” status further signifies that a firm has not only taken steps to increase diversity in leadership but has also achieved measurable progress.

“We are honored to be named Mansfield Certified Plus for the sixth year in a row,” said Baker Botts Managing Partner, Danny David. “We have been and will continue to be a law firm where everyone, regardless of background and life experiences, has an equal opportunity to succeed.”

As Mansfield’s certification criteria grows increasingly challenging each year, participating firms like Baker Botts have consistently recommitted to the core principles of transparency, accountability, and knowledge sharing, including broadening the pool of talent considered for dozens of leadership roles and activities, with at least 30% of the lawyers considered consisting of underrepresented lawyers across 75% of opportunities.

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