Barnes & Thornburg LLP

10/31/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2024 11:38

Barnes & Thornburg Recognized for ‘Tipping the Scales’ Toward Gender Parity in 2024 New Partner Class

Barnes & Thornburg has been recognized by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance as one of 82 U.S. and global law firms that are "Tipping the Scales" with 50 percent or more women in their 2024 new partner class, marking the third time the firm has achieved this recognition in recent years. The Alliance's 2024 New Partner Report presents publicly available data on the gender distribution of attorneys elevated to partner positions in law firms.

Women make up 54 percent of Barnes & Thornburg's 2024 partner class, surpassing the annual report's findings that women constitute 41.6 percent of new partners in surveyed firms.

"Receiving the 'Tipping the Scales' recognition reflects Barnes & Thornburg's unwavering dedication to true inclusion, which includes an ongoing and strategic focus on creating an environment where women can advance and thrive at every level," said Dawn R. Rosemond, firm diversity partner. We're proud of the strides we've made and we remain dedicated to building pathways that support the growth and success of our women professionals."

For more than a decade, the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance has partnered with organizations to create supportive work cultures that champion diversity in leadership, enhance employee well-being, and create a more personal and compassionate workplace.

The 82 firms were recognized at the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Annual Conference on Oct. 24.

With more than 800 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg is one of the largest law firms in the country. The firm serves clients worldwide from offices in Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, South Florida, Texas and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit us at www.btlaw.com.