Hanson Bridgett Ranked High for Number of Women Equity Partners

August 31, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is proud to have been ranked 5th for women in equity partnership and 14th overall in the annual Law360 Pulse Glass Ceiling Report in the 101-250 attorneys category.  

"Equity partnership representation is huge. Since our firm's founding, we have been fortunate to have several 'big deal' women partners in our ranks who have driven leadership and established the culture of the firm," said Jennifer Martinez, Hanson Bridgett's Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. "It's very encouraging that the legal industry continues to focus on increasing diversity not just in younger associate ranks, but in leadership positions."

The Glass Ceiling inclusion rounds out Hanson Bridgett's recent rankings in Law360's Annual Diversity Snapshot. The firm ranked #9 in the 101-250 attorneys category for minority attorneys at different levels and #10 for minorities in equity partnership.  

In the last few months, Hanson Bridgett has been recognized with multiple awards for its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. For the 13th consecutive year, Seramount ranked the firm as a Best Law Firm for Women. In addition, the firm climbed to the sixth spot on The American Lawyer's annual Diversity Scorecard, up from 37th in 2021. The firm ranked high on The National Law Journal's annual survey of the nation's largest law firms, jumping to #7 out of 262 firms on the Women in Law Scorecard. The firm was also included in the 2022 LGBTQ Scorecard with 5.6% of attorneys self-identifying as LGBTQ.

About Hanson Bridgett LLP

Hanson Bridgett LLP is a full service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. We are also committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work.

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