Chapman in the News

Chapman and Cutler LLP is proud to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certified Plus status. The Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule Certification measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered at least 30% women, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities, and senior lateral positions.

Chapman's Professional Development, Diversity and Pro Bono Manager Shannon Burke and Legal Recruiting Manager Jessi Hoffer authored an article in the NALP Bulletin+. 

Chapman attorneys partnered with volunteer attorneys from one of the firm’s financial institution clients to draft renewal paperwork for individuals whose Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is up for renewal.

We are pleased to share highlights of the firm’s environmental, community, and justice initiatives over the past year. Chapman’s Social Impact and Sustainability Communication on Progress report was prepared with guidance from our Social Impact and Sustainability Task Force and is part of Chapman’s commitment to the United Nations Global Compact.

Charles C. Calloway, Jr., a partner in Chapman’s Corporate Finance Department, has been selected to the 2022 class of Leadership Greater Chicago’s Signature Fellows Program.

Chapman has been named the 2021 Illinois State Bar Association’s John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Service Award recipient, after being nominated by one of the firm’s pro bono partner organizations, the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI).

Chapman proudly reaffirms our commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession and supporting of our Attorneys with Disabilities Business Resource Group, by adding our voice to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) initiative – Pledge for Change: Disability in the Legal Profession.

The 2021 list marks the thirteenth time Chapman has been recognized by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) for programs, policies, and best practices.