Varnum achieves Mansfield Rule Certification for fourth time  

For the fourth year in a row, Varnum has achieved Mansfield Rule Certification, a program for law firms designed to ensure inclusive talent practices for opportunities in firm leadership.

Mansfield Certification, awarded by Diversity Lab, measures the structural steps taken over the past year to ensure that paths to leadership – including lateral hiring, client pitch teams, promotions, and appointments – are open and transparent to all qualified lawyers.

“Varnum is honored to be one of more than 275 firms to earn this certification. Our commitment remains steadfast to supporting equitable growth and advancing opportunities for all professionals,” said Varnum Executive Partner Scott Hill.

The year-long certification process includes tracking decisions about who is considered for appointments, elections, promotions, and other critical activities to ensure that a broad range of talent is considered. The process does not exclude anyone; it rather ensures that the talent pipeline includes additional qualified talent.

“Our renewed Mansfield Certification signals Varnum’s ongoing commitment and momentum in diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said Varnum DEI Committee Chair Shalini Nangia. “This recognition motivates us to maintain leadership that reflects the rich diversity of our community.” 

State Bar members can access free billing software   

Attorneys have free access to Smokeball Bill, a trust accounting and billing software retailling for $588 a year per user, through the State Bar of Michigan.

Smokeball can assist solo and small firm legal practitioners in managing trust accounts effectively, efficiently, and compliantly. Smokeball offers features such as time and expense tracking, online payment options, trust accounting and reporting, invoice templates, and more.

To learn more about this member benefit and others, visit www.michbar.org/programs/home.

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