Diversity Lab, an organization promoting diversity in law firms, recently revamped its website to emphasize fairness and avoid potentially controversial terms. The organization modified its description of the Mansfield Certification program, simplifying the criteria and eliminating specific percentage requirements in favor of a broader commitment to expanding talent pools. The changes come as a response to a conservative backlash against some diversity initiatives. Founder Caren Ulrich Stacy stated that while the specifics are still part of the program, they found it more effective to focus on broader commitments and fairness in the language used.
Our north star is fairness, emphasizing our commitment to leveling the playing field for historically underrepresented lawyers in leadership opportunities.
Caren Ulrich Stacy described the updates as 'normal website refinements,' underscoring that diversity remains a key focus of the program.
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