Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that the law firm is reaffirming its commitment to Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025.

Since joining Mansfield in 2023, Spilman has made strides in increasing the transparency and accessibility of its advancement processes, ensuring all talent at the firm has equitable opportunities for leadership roles and activities.

“This is for the benefit of our talent and our clients,” said Tai Shadrick Kluemper, Spilman’s Director of Diversity Recruitment & Development. “A diverse workforce creates capable, innovative, solution-oriented teams that deliver the best outcomes for our clients. By making our workplace one where everyone can succeed, we can better serve our clients and communities.”

Data shows that firms that remain committed and accountable to the Mansfield Certification process year-over-year are making substantial progress in creating inclusive talent practices and diversifying their leadership ranks. Spilman has experienced positive progress since joining Mansfield and remains steadfast in taking measurable actions to ensure processes are — and remain — inclusive.

“We are excited to continue to be part of the Mansfield community, which is now 365+ firms strong — the largest cohort to date,” Kluemper added.

For more information about Spilman’s commitment to diversity in the legal field, please visit Spilman’s Diversity webpage.

About Mansfield Rule Certification
The Mansfield Rule requires participating law firms to commit to consider at least 30% historically underrepresented lawyers — women, racial and ethnic minority lawyers, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities — for a variety of leadership roles and roles that lead to membership and leadership positions. Law firms receiving the Mansfield Rule certification demonstrate a commitment to diversity in their partnership and leadership. For more information, please see Diversity Lab’s press release.

About Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Spilman Thomas & Battle is a full-service, super-regional law firm serving local, regional, national, and international businesses. Founded in 1864, Spilman has offices in Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, and Wheeling, West Virginia; Roanoke, Virginia; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and St. Augustine, Florida.