Wyrick Robbins is proud to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus for the 2023–24 period, building on last year’s successful certification under Diversity Lab’s Midsize Mansfield Rule. This recognition underscores the firm’s continued commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession.
The Mansfield Certification process, designed to increase and sustain the number of attorneys from historically underrepresented groups in leadership roles, follows a rigorous, year-long process. Wyrick Robbins was evaluated on its efforts to consider at least 30% historically underrepresented lawyers—including women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys with disabilities—for key leadership roles, equity partner promotions, and open attorney positions. The Plus designation reflects that we voluntarily provided data to Diversity Lab to show our progress and outcomes of our efforts to broaden talent pools and increase the visibility of our advancement processes.
Managing Partner Todd Eveson commented, “Achieving Mansfield Certification Plus status is a testament to who we are as a law firm and to our firm’s commitment to inclusive talent practices. While we are proud of this recognition, we remain focused on continuous improvement, ensuring that our practices and culture support equal opportunity for all.”
This year, Wyrick Robbins launched internal affinity groups to further promote a sense of community and support for employees from historically underrepresented backgrounds. This initiative aims to provide an avenue to foster inclusivity, strengthen relationships within the firm, and promote professional development and growth opportunities. Mike Frongello, Director of Talent and Chair of the Hispanic/Latinx Affinity Group noted, “The introduction of affinity groups has been an exciting development for our firm community. Affinity groups are a meaningful way to create spaces where our attorneys and legal professionals can share experiences, build relationships, and find additional support within our firm.”
As we stand alongside more than 360 firms that have achieved Mansfield Certification, Wyrick Robbins reaffirms its commitment to creating a workplace where all professionals have fair opportunities for career advancement. We believe that by fostering an inclusive environment, we can better serve our clients and communities.
About Wyrick Robbins
Wyrick Robbins is a full-service law firm based in Raleigh, NC, dedicated to serving growth-oriented businesses across various industries. The firm provides expert legal counsel on financial and corporate transactions, commercial litigation, and more. With a focus on understanding clients’ businesses, Wyrick Robbins serves as a trusted advisor to founders, investors, directors, and management. Explore our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to see how we’re fostering a more inclusive future.