Diversity & Inclusion

At Gould & Ratner, we value and respect the collective diversity of experiences and perspectives among our employees, clients and communities. We recognize that diversity encompasses a broad range of characteristics including race, age, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, veteran’s status and disability. We strive to maintain a work environment where every individual is appreciated and rewarded on the basis of personal contributions to the organization.

We embrace this philosophy with the knowledge and understanding that what truly matters is that a consistently high level of client service is achieved and maintained by our attorneys, paralegals and staff equally, regardless of status. Gould & Ratner also sponsors and participates in a wide range of local initiatives, including:

• America-Israel Chamber of Commerce
• Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law
• CREW Chicago
• Erie Family Health Centers
• Habitat for Humanity
• Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance
• Hispanic National Bar Association
• Jewish United Fund Lawyers Network

Our lawyers and the firm have also been recognized for our contributions to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession by numerous publications and organizations, including:

• Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting & Law”
• Leadership Award for the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law
• Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Women in Law” and “Notable Women Executives Over 50”
• Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer Magazine “Top Women in the Law”
• Sponsor of the Year by CREW Chicago
• Bisnow "Power Woman"

We are proud that the firm has achieved Mansfield Rule Certification for Midsized Law Firms for 2022-2023 and for 2023-2024. This achievement recognizes that the firm has successfully completed an ongoing process designed to ensure all lawyers have a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership and high-visibility positions at Gould & Ratner. We are among only approximately 250 law firms in the United States who have achieved this recognition, including about 70 midsized firms.