BAL takes top spot on Women in Law Scorecard for sixth year in a row 

BAL continued its streak of success in recruiting and promoting women in the legal profession, earning No. 1 on the Women in Law Scorecard for the sixth year running.

“This streak of No. 1 rankings is well-deserved recognition of BAL’s ongoing, strong support of women in the legal profession,” said Frieda Garcia, BAL managing partner. “BAL’s success in fostering a culture of achievement and belonging for women is reflected in my own journey to becoming the first female managing partner of the firm.”

In 2023, women comprised over 64% of BAL attorneys. Half of the firm’s equity partners were women, and 63% of both partners — nearly a quarter of whom are also minorities — and associates were women.

BAL’s sixth-consecutive No. 1 ranking shows it continues to be the law firm of choice for female attorneys. The firm intentionally cultivates a collaborative culture and offers innovative talent development and elite performance transformation programs. These efforts bolster every team member’s personal and professional goals, the latter of which is further supported by leadership development programs that create a supportive environment for BALers to enjoy more fulfilling careers.

The Women in Law Scorecard annually ranks the nation’s largest firms based on their percentages of women attorneys; 247 law firms were included in 2024’s iteration. This year for the first time, the Scorecard was released as part of The American Lawyer’s Diversity Scorecard; previously, the report was published in tandem with the National Law Journal.