Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum (EGHB) is proud to announce its continued recognition in Bloomberg Law’s prestigious Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework for 2024. This marks the firm’s third consecutive year on the list, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Firms that made Bloomberg’s member list stand out for their people, programs, and policies that contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces.
The DEI Framework is a listing of law firms that meet or exceed a rising standard for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Benchmarking diversity-related data provides proof of a law firm’s efforts to hire and retain talent and allows businesses to evaluate the firm’s commitment to DEI by established criteria, including:
- Firm Demographics
- Leadership and Talent Pipeline
- Recruitment and Retention
- Business Innovation and Strategy
- Marketing
- Diversity & Inclusion in the Community
“We are deeply honored to be recognized by Bloomberg Law’s DEI Framework for the third consecutive year. It is a testament to our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. At EGHB, we believe that embracing varied perspectives not only enriches our team but also enables us to deliver the most innovative and effective solutions for our clients.” said Jeremy Huie, Managing Partner. “This recognition reaffirms EGHB’s dedication to building a culture where every voice is valued, and our clients benefit from the broad range of insights that diversity brings.”
Bloomberg Law’s DEI Framework was developed in 2021 in collaboration with Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index team, as well as diversity leads at corporations and U.S.-based law firms. Performance was assessed across more than 85 metrics, each associated with the framework’s core pillars.
Key findings of the 2024 report include:
- Women now make up 30% of all partners and 53% of all associates, compared with 27.7% of partners and 47.6% of associates in 2021.
- The percentage of Black partners and associates has also increased over the past three years.
- Nearly half of all firms that submitted data this year indicated a succession plan that specifically emphasizes greater inclusion of diverse and minority attorneys.
The Bloomberg Law DEI Framework is the legal industry’s leading standard for measuring a firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. This year’s framework reflects the ongoing evolution of the legal profession in promoting a more equitable environment.
About Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum
Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum, recognized among America’s Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms by Forbes, is a team of highly skilled trial lawyers dedicated to defending clients facing complex legal challenges. We leverage our diverse team and litigation expertise to develop innovative and effective solutions for our clients. Learn more at eghblaw.com.
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