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Social responsibility now occupies a marquee spot on the agendas of many companies seeking top-notch counsel. Which law firms stand out as they rise to meet this demand?
You'll find out this and more in the 2023 Social Impact Leaders, which measures firms' efforts across five pillars: racial and ethnic diversity, gender equality, employee engagement, pro bono service and responsible business practices. These elements play a strong role in the making of their internal and external reputations, and taken together, form one essential part of what it means to be a leading competitor in the legal market.
To boost the ranking this year, we've added additional assessments of leadership diversity, employee engagement and plans for new initiatives.
As part of the rankings package, you'll be able to search for firms in a separate pro bono ranking, as well as in a chart that shows which areas they are concentrating on for their pro bono service.
This is the first of three rankings that look at firms from multiple angles. Stay tuned for the 2023 Prestige Leaders and the Law360 Pulse Leaderboard.
These Firms Are The 2023 Social Impact Leaders
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Pro bono work is among the most effective ways that firms can positively affect their communities, and these efforts are often central to their social responsibility portfolios. See which firms are leading the pack.How Law Firms Are Focusing Their Pro Bono Efforts
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