Crowell & Moring Listed in Multicultural Law Magazine's "Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity"
Washington, D.C. – February 16, 2007: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that is has been listed as one of
Multicultural Law Magazine's "Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity." To determine law firm rankings, surveys were sent to more than 200 law firms on the American Bar Association's list of firms with more than 100 lawyers. Crowell & Moring was also listed in the 2006 edition of the magazine, and in 2005 Crowell & Moring ranked 13th in the "Top 50 Law Firms for Associates," 18th in the "Top 25 Law Firms for Disabled Americans" and 21st in the "Top 50 Law Firms for Women."
With more than 40,000 readers,
Multicultural Law Magazine is an annual publication that highlights successful minority and women lawyers.
The news comes as Crowell & Moring has engaged in several efforts to promote diversity in the legal profession. At a reception on February 21, 2007 featuring keynote speaker Minority Corporate Counsel Association Executive Director Veta T. Richardson, the firm will present the second annual $25,000 scholarship program awards to three D.C. law school students. The firm also hosts a regular speaker series to celebrate diversity and has entered into a special relationship with Howard University Law School by funding two public service summer internships for Howard law students. Crowell & Moring is also working with Howard law students to supply firm lawyers to serve as judges for moot court competitions at the university.
Contact(s):
An Pham
Senior Manager, Media, PR & Communications
+1 202.508.8740
Email: apham@crowell.com