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The Mansfield Rule certification process takes place over 18 months and was created to ensure participating law firms are deliberate in their diversity hiring, and it is specifically designed \u201cto boost the representation of historically underrepresented lawyers in law firm leadership by broadening the pool of candidates considered for these opportunities.\u201d According to Diversity Lab, which runs the certification process, HFM is among 70 other midsize law firms beginning the process this week and <strong>working toward becoming certified in March of 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the Mansfield Rule for Midsize Law Firms, please read Diversity Lab\u2019s Press Release <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winston.com\/images\/content\/2\/4\/v2\/248222\/Mansfield-4.0-Midsize-2021-2023-Press-Release-9.13.2021.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HFM is excited to announce the Firm is participating in the Mansfield Rule certification process for midsize law firms. 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