As part of this commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workforce, SKO achieved Mansfield Rule Certification for 2023-2024, a voluntary initiative named in honor of Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States.

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. Mansfield expands opportunities, fostering growth without imposing limitations.

Why are we doing this? The reason is simple: SKO is committed to creating strong teams and an inclusive culture to meet our clients’ legal needs.

The DEI Committee is being chaired by Dana Howard.