Ropes & Gray Ranked #1 for Diversity in 2015 Vault Survey
The 2015 Vault Guide announced on July 15 that Ropes & Gray was ranked #1 for overall diversity among U.S. law firms and ranked in the top five in every diversity-related category. This is the sixth year in a row that Ropes & Gray has ranked in the top five for overall diversity.
Ropes & Gray had a strong showing in the individual diversity categories, ranking:
#1 for diversity for individuals with disabilities
#2 for diversity for LGBT
#2 for diversity for veterans (a new category for 2015)
#3 for diversity for minorities
#5 for diversity for women
The firm also was recognized for its quality of life and training programs in multiple other categories announced over the past month, including being ranked #2 overall as “Best Law Firm to Work For”—the sixth straight year Ropes & Gray has ranked in the top three in this category—and being ranked #1 for both formal and informal training. The Vault rankings are based on a survey of 17,000 U.S. associates, who evaluate firms based on factors such as job satisfaction, training and development, and diversity. The diversity rankings can be found here, and the complete Vault rankings are available here.
Ropes & Gray is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community of professionals. To read more about Ropes & Gray’s commitment to diversity, click here.