Flex Time

Sheppard Mullin is committed to the advancement and retention of our women attorneys and strives to create an environment in which all of our women attorneys grow professionally, develop successful legal practices, and flourish as leaders both within our firm and in our communities. 

Women make up half of the elected members on both our Executive Committee and our Compensation Committee. We are partnering with Diversity Lab to pilot the Mansfield Rule. The Mansfield Rule measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered women lawyers and attorneys of color – at least 30% of the candidate pool – for promotions, senior level hiring, and significant leadership roles in the firm.

Individual office groups meet monthly and provide women attorneys with leadership opportunities and ongoing support. They also develop relevant activities and host special client and business development events.

Formal Women Mentorship/Sponsorship Programs?

Incoming associates receive a local office orientation covering basics such as firm policies, benefits, library resources and information services. New associates from all offices gather for a New Associates Orientation Weekend which includes presentations by the firm’s Chief Talent Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion and a panel of mid-level and senior associates. The topics covered include the current financial state of the firm, law firm economics, legal ethics, the firm's diversity program and tips for success as an associate. A panel of associates discusses time management, the work assignment process and approaches to the practice of law.

Formal Hispanic Mentorship/Sponsorship Programs?

Yes

Formal Black Mentorship/Sponsorship Programs?

Yes

Formal Asian Mentorship/Sponsorship Programs?

Yes

Formal LGBTQIA+ Mentorship/Sponsorship Programs?

Yes

Formal Differently Abled Mentorship/Sponsorship Programs?

Yes