IRVINE, CALIF., July 19, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that it has once again been ranked among the top five most diverse midsize law firms in Law360’s annual Diversity Snapshot.
The firm ranked second among midsize firms—up two spots from the previous year—for representation of minorities among equity partners, and ranked among the top five midsize firms for overall partner diversity. Knobbe Martens was also one of only seven midsize firms with a positive overall diversity score in this year’s survey, placing among the top five highest Diversity Pipeline scores, which measures a firm’s success in recruiting and retaining diverse lawyers in the partner and associate ranks, measured against industry benchmarks.
The Law360 Diversity Snapshot is an annual survey of law firm diversity data, ranking firms according to the percentage of attorneys of color at various levels of the organization.
Speaking to the results, Knobbe Martens managing partner Steven Nataupsky said, “We have long understood that to best serve our clients and maintain our strong culture, we must cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment throughout our firm. We are proud to see this work reflected in the survey rankings as we strive to continue building a supportive and collaborative workplace for all.”
The firm is currently accepting applications for its 2025 2L Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Program, open to qualified second-year law students with technical degrees who are interested in intellectual property law. More information on the program can be found here.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens is one of the most highly respected intellectual property law firms, offering all aspects of intellectual property and technology law. The firm’s litigation group handles cases throughout the U.S. and coordinates strategy for disputes worldwide. Founded in California in 1962, the firm has about 300 lawyers and scientists based in offices located in Orange County, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse international client base, from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.
