Tiber Hudson is proud to announce that the firm has earned Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus from Diversity Lab. The award of Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification Plus status recognizes law firms that are truly committed to increasing diversity and inclusion. The law firms seeking certification must complete a rigorous 18-month certification process with Diversity Lab that requires increasing diversity in recruitment, promotions, pitch opportunities, governance, and leadership. Mansfield Rule Certification measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered at least 30 percent women, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities, and senior lateral positions. Mansfield Certification Plus status indicates that, in addition to meeting or exceeding the baseline certification requirements, the firm has successfully reached at least 30 percent underrepresented lawyer representation in a notable number of its current leadership roles.
The Mansfield Rule was one of the winning ideas from the 2016 Women in Law Hackathon hosted by Diversity Lab in collaboration with Bloomberg Law and Stanford Law School. Named after Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to the practice of law in the U.S., the goal of the Mansfield Rule is to boost the representation of diverse lawyers in law firm leadership by broadening the pool of candidates considered for these opportunities.
I am thrilled to be part of a law firm that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to promoting these values through Mansfield Certification. As an African American woman working in a field where representation is often lacking, this recognition affirms that my contributions and experiences are valued and appreciated. It fills me with a sense of pride and satisfaction knowing that I am breaking barriers and paving the way for others like me to succeed. – Lauren Marcus, Senior Associate.
As a disabled veteran, I am immensely proud to work for a law firm that has achieved the prestigious Mansfield Certification Plus status, which speaks to our unwavering commitment to a fairer and more just legal workplace that promotes diversity in its leadership. It is an honor to be part of a team that values and prioritizes these important principles in the legal profession. – Don D. Davis III, Of Counsel.
Founded in 2017, Tiber Hudson provides legal services in all aspects of tax-exempt and taxable debt financings for multi-family housing and healthcare facilities around the country. The boutique law firm continues to distinguish itself as a leader in the affordable housing industry with offices in Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Charleston, S.C.; Baltimore, Md.; and Knoxville, Tenn.