The American Lawyer names BAL one of the country’s most diverse law firms

BAL was named one of the most diverse law firms in the United States by The American Lawyer on its 2024 Diversity Scorecard for Minority Representation.

BAL ranked No. 3 out of 208 law firms included in the report.

More than 55% of BAL attorneys are racially or ethnically diverse, including 62% of the firm’s equity partners.

“Diversity is one of BAL’s greatest strengths,” said Jeremy Fudge, CEO of BAL. “We take great pride in our inclusive workplace and the sense of belonging it creates among BALers. Our diversity also enhances our interactions with clients and their employees, who hail from all over the globe.”

This recognition reflects BAL’s continued efforts to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. The firm fosters inclusivity with its intentional, thoughtful DE&I initiatives that serve to bring together diverse perspectives, experiences and practices.

Additionally, BAL performs internal and external benchmarking to ensure our ability to recruit and retain diverse talent in the current competitive job market. Our recruiting strategy includes outreach to minority students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as other minority student groups, such as BALSA, LALSA and Lavender Law, at universities that BAL partners with for recruitment.

The American Lawyer also recognized BAL as the No. 1 firm on its Women in Law Scorecard.