Sideman & Bancroft LLP is honored to be recognized in Law360’s Women in Law Report – The Ceiling Smashers for our exceptional commitment to gender equity in the legal industry. Our Firm ranks among the top law firms with 100 or fewer attorneys for having one of the highest percentages of women in our Equity Partnership.
While Law360’s research underscores that progress toward gender parity in law firms remains “extremely slow,” Sideman & Bancroft is proud to be at the forefront of breaking through barriers that have historically limited women’s advancement to leadership roles. With women making up 53.3% of our Equity Partners, our Firm is not only meeting but exceeding the benchmarks set for gender equity in law.
Sideman & Bancroft further distinguishes itself with a majority female ownership, surpassing larger firms in the report where female Equity Partner percentages fall below 40%. Additionally, our Firm’s Executive Committee, the highest governing body, is also majority female. Attorneys Kelly McCarthy, Hilary Pierce, and Wendy Tice-Wallner occupy three out of the four seats, on the Executive Committee, continuing to propel our Firm forward.
We are deeply committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, which are reflected not only in our leadership but also in the way we conduct business. As a certified women-owned business by the Supplier Clearinghouse, Sideman & Bancroft brings a distinctive strategic and business perspective that resonates with our clients and their values. Our affiliation with the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) and our active participation in ChIPs (Chiefs in Intellectual Property: Advancing Women in Tech, Law) further solidify our dedication to supporting women in the legal profession.
At Sideman & Bancroft, we believe that our leadership composition not only benefits our clients but also drives us to innovate and align more closely with the cultures, values, and priorities of those we serve. We are proud to be a leader in this crucial movement, setting a standard for what an inclusive law firm can achieve.
