Firm's Commitment To Diversity, Women Earns National Recognition

CLEVELAND--Thompson Hine LLP, one of the nation’s leading business law firms, has again received national recognition for its leadership in promoting diversity and advancing women within the legal profession. The firm has been named to MultiCultural Law magazine’s 2010 rankings of the Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity and the Top 100 Law Firms for Women.

“Our ranking on the Top 100 Law Firms for Women is a reflection of our long-term achievements to support and promote women”

Thompson Hine, through the efforts of its diversity committee and its Spotlight on Women^® initiative, is committed to attracting, retaining and supporting a diverse workforce. The strength of that commitment is evident in the firm’s leadership, with minorities and women serving as practice group leaders, office partners-in-charge and members of the executive committee. The firm is committed to raising awareness of the value of diversity throughout the legal profession and the broader business community. Each Thompson Hine office leads, sponsors and supports local initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in their local markets.

“As recognized by our Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity ranking, we are serious about our commitment to diversity and inclusion—and excited about our progress,” says Robyn Minter Smyers, chair of Thompson Hine’s diversity committee. “We are working hard to live up to our clients’ expectations and the expectations we have set for ourselves regarding diversity and inclusion.”

“Our ranking on the Top 100 Law Firms for Women is a reflection of our long-term achievements to support and promote women,” says Heidi Goldstein, chair of the firm’s women’s initiative. “Our Spotlight on Women initiative continues to be a pacesetter in the legal profession.”

MultiCultural Law magazine is dedicated to ensuring workplace diversity and highlighting the roles that minorities and women play in today’s business world. It has an annual circulation of more than 40,000.

About Thompson Hine LLP: Established in 1911, Thompson Hine is a business law firm dedicated to providing superior client service. The firm has been recognized as one of the Best Corporate Law Firms in America (in an annual survey of corporate directors conducted by Corporate Board Member magazine). With approximately 400 lawyers, Thompson Hine serves premier businesses worldwide. The firm has offices in Atlanta, Brussels, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, New York and Washington, D.C.