Since our founding in 1933, we’ve taken pride in driving diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and at our firm. Mintz consistently meets or exceeds National Association for Law Placement (NALP) peer averages across metrics — by persons of color, gender, and LGBTQ status.
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, New York
"When selecting a firm during law school, Mintz stood out from the rest because it has a culture that embraces the uniqueness of everyone that is part of the firm. It was different from what I’d grown to expect from Big Law. At Mintz I’ve always felt I can be my true, authentic self. As an immigrant woman of color, I’ve been able to take advantage of great career enhancing opportunities over the last 18 years — building a successful litigation practice in a congenial, fun environment."
Member / Chair, Women's Initiative Steering Committe
“It’s significant that 82% of the firm’s recent summer associates and seven of its nine newest Members are women. As Chair of the Mintz Women’s Initiative, I look forward to working with our team to develop innovative opportunities to promote the professional growth, retention, and advancement of women attorneys at Mintz and in our profession.”
Member
“Mintz was founded on the concept of diversity as a business imperative for lawyers who couldn’t find a home in more traditional law firms in Boston. That kind of heritage really does propel a place like Mintz to the forefront of continuing to lead in the diversity space.”
Member / Chair, Intellectual Property Prosecution and Counseling Practice, San Diego
"I chose Mintz because I wanted to work at a firm that provides and encourages top-notch legal work and that also fosters a respectful and collaborative culture. The firm provides full support and funding of its affinity groups, including hosting an annual retreat for attorneys of color and allowing creditable hours toward diversity-related activities."
Our affinity group for attorneys and patent agents of color expands opportunity, retention, and advancement through mentorship and community building.
Mintz Pride fosters a supportive, inclusive workplace where LGBTQ+ attorneys, professional staff, and their allies build community and find opportunity.
Open to all, this affinity group empowers professional staff of color and builds community through networking and shared experience.
Led by the Women's Steering Committee, this group hosts professional, networking, and social programming to support and advance Mintz’s women attorneys.
The Afro Scholars Retreat welcomes Black first-year law students for two days of skills training and relationship building. The program is designed to make large law firm practice more transparent and to give students direct access to Mintz attorneys.
Mintz’s annual Like a Boss event highlights women leaders demonstrating the many paths to success. The program features a panel conversation, audience Q&A, and open networking for attendees of all ages. Speakers have included C-suite executives, musicians, chefs, actresses, scientists, lawyers, authors, and more. Their stories share inspiration and practical advice on self-advocacy, creating opportunities, and leading teams.
The MIATTY (Minority Attorneys and Patent Agents) Retreat brings together attorneys and patent agents of color from across Mintz. Held annually, the retreat centers on mentorship, professional development, and community building through networking, shared experiences, and learning.
Mintz’s annual Pride Retreat is a two-day, in-person gathering for LGBTQ+ attorneys, professional staff, and allies. The program encourages thoughtful dialogue on allyship, advocacy, professional identity, benefits, and ways the legal profession can better support LGBTQ+ communities.
Recognized by US News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms.
This initiative evaluates organizations that support working parents and caregivers through family-friendly benefits by tracking employee usage to benchmark best practices and drive measurable results.
Recognizes Mintz for achieving a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, the premier US benchmarking tool measuring workplace policies, practices, and benefits related to LGBTQ+ equality.
Named one of the 50 most admired law firms in Los Angeles for fostering a diverse, positive, and supportive work environment for attorneys and staff.
The Los Angeles Business Journal named David Hanna and Esteban Morales to its 2026 Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys list. This annual recognition honors attorneys who are making significant contributions to the legal profession and the broader Los Angeles community.
The California Association of Black Lawyers honored Randy Jones with the 2025 Hon. Benjamin Travis Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the African American legal community in California through exceptional leadership, commitment to justice, and advocacy for racial equity within the legal profession.
Explore our annual diversity, equity & inclusion reports.
Fostering community, leveraging excellence, and making sure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of position, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, are priorities for Mintz.
Fostering community, leveraging excellence, and making sure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of position, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, are priorities for Mintz.
Mintz takes great pride in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion within our firm and across the legal industry. To empower our employees, we must integrate diverse voices, ideas, and perspectives.
Our first annual DEI report highlights Mintz programs and initiatives that reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and legal industry. We welcome opportunities to partner with clients and professional colleagues to drive diversity and inclusion. And we continue to work to accelerate the pace of change.
