Overview
November 9, 2023 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is a “Tipping the Scales” recipient in the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s 2023 New Partner Report. The Alliance recognizes law firms with 50% or more women in their new partner class globally and/or in the US.
McDermott’s commitment to gender equity and women’s issues dates back to 1957, when we became the second major US law firm to elect a female partner. As a Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Leader Member, we develop policies and initiatives to reinforce the Firm’s longstanding commitment to accepting and understanding gender differences, and to recruiting, retaining and promoting the most talented lawyers and staff regardless of gender.
Learn more about McDermott’s gender diversity efforts.
ABOUT THE NEW PARTNER REPORT
The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s New Partner Report, which is released in full to its members, is a yearly compilation of data from the nation’s largest and top-grossing law firms examining the gender breakdown of lawyers promoted to partnership in their US offices. The data is based upon publicly available firm announcements and other self-reported sources on new partner classes with an effective date of promotion between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023.
About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.