The Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) has recognized WilmerHale’s dedication to advancing the careers of women lawyers for the seventh year.

WilmerHale received the 2023 US Gold Standard Certification, which spotlights top law firms that have demonstrated their commitment to educating and empowering women in law to climb the leadership ranks and serve as pillars of the legal community. Firms must meet a series of objectives concerning the number of women among equity partners, in leadership positions and in the ranks of their most highly compensated partners to receive the exclusive certification. Specifically, firms must meet at least four of the following criteria:

• 25% of equity partners or, alternatively, 40% of the attorneys becoming equity partners during the past twelve months are women
• 10% of women equity partners are women of color or 4% of women equity partners are LGBT
• 20% of firm and U.S. branch office heads are women
• 25% of the firm’s primary governance committee are women
• 25% of the firm’s compensation committee or its equivalent are women
• 20% of the top half of the firm’s equity partners in terms of compensation are women

WilmerHale has a long-standing history of recruiting and retaining top female attorneys. The firm continues to prioritize diversity and inclusion, with leadership positions that encompass women and minority partners across all departments and the firm's Management Committee. Led by Co-Managing Partner Susan Murley, the firm actively fosters a culture that ensures that women at all stages of their career can succeed. 

Learn more about WilmerHale’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the women of WilmerHale.