BakerHostetler Recognized by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance for ‘Tipping the Scales’

BakerHostetler was honored to be recognized by the Washington, D.C.-based Diversity & Flexibility Alliance at their annual conference for "Tipping the Scales" toward gender parity by having 50% or more women in the 2024 new partner class. We are proud to be among the firms with new partner classes of at least 50% women.

Since 2023, the number of women in new partner classes have increased from 39% to 42% in 2024. "While it's encouraging to see more firms achieving gender parity in their partner classes, the overall decline in women's representation is a stark reminder that progress isn't inevitable - it requires intentional action," said Manar Morales, the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance's president and CEO in a statement. In an article in Law360 Pulse titled "Share of New Partners Who Are Women Decreased This Year," published Oct. 29, 2024, she went on to say that firms dedicated to diversity and flexibility will focus on all the factors that help elevate individuals to partnership, such as remote and hybrid work, reduced-hour schedules, shifting hours and job sharing.

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