Category: Diversity

Bailey Glasser Named NLJ Elite Trial Lawyer 2022 Diversity Initiative Finalist

Bailey Glasser was a National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers 2022 Diversity Initiative finalist, and we were honored to have been selected. Bailey Glasser is deeply committed to the continued success of the diverse attorneys and staff at our firm, as well as to supporting the success of diverse attorneys across the profession. We also know there is more work to be done. We are proud to be one of only 26 law firms nationwide to achieve the first ever Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification from the Diversity Lab, and we are a law firm member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.

Bailey Glasser attorneys Trish Kipnis and Britney Littles discussed Bailey Glasser’s commitment to diversity with Tasha Norman at the Elite Trial Lawyers Awards dinner which you can view here.

Jackalyn Olinger Rochelle Receives President’s Distinguished Service Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ)

Congratulations to Partner Jackalyn Olinger Rochelle for receiving the President’s Distinguished Service Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) which honors trial lawyers who support the mission of AAJ in their fight for equal justice in the U.S. Jackie was furthered honored by AAJ when she completed the AAJ Leadership Academy and was awarded the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Academy Award. AAJ’s Leadership Academy provides training to highly qualified and talented members, in particular those who are underrepresented within the association, to help make them more effective leaders in AAJ, in their law firms, and in their communities. Both these wonderful achievements speak to Jackie’s tenacity, hard-work, and her commitment to her clients. She has over 17 years of experience and leadership handling matters for people all over the country whose lives have been impacted by the carcinogen asbestos. She sees cases through from intake to trial and has secured millions of dollars in settlements and awards for her clients and their families.

Bailey Glasser Wins Disability Rights “Elite Trial Lawyer” Award

Bailey & Glasser, LLP has been honored with the Elite Trial Lawyers Award for 2022 in the area of Disability Rights by American Lawyer Media, publisher of The National Law Journal. Bailey & Glasser, LLP was recognized for its tireless advocacy in securing an unprecedented verdict on behalf of two nonverbal minors against a residential care facility. Lead trial counsel Sharon Iskra accepted the honor on behalf of the firm on July 14th at the awards ceremony in NYC, which you can view here. Congratulations to Sharon and the entire trial team including Jonathan Marshall, Sam Hrko, Victor Woods, Patricia Kipnis, and BG paralegal Christy Robinson.

We were also honored to be a named finalist in the Diversity Initiative category, with our diversity work being led by Diversity Partner Elizabeth Ryan.

Bailey Glasser Obtains Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification

Bailey & Glasser, LLP announced today that it is among only 26 law firms nationwide to achieve the first ever Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification. Created by the Diversity Lab, the Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification is designed to increase diversity at law firms by broadening the pool of candidates considered for positions at all levels. It measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered at least 30% women lawyers, underrepresented racial and ethnic lawyers, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities for attorney positions, leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, and formal client pitch opportunities.

“Congratulations to everyone at the firm who helped make this certification possible,” said Benjamin Bailey, a founding partner of Bailey Glasser. “We recognize that solving the most consequential legal issues for our clients requires us to build a diverse legal team. Our participation in the Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification program is helping us do that. We look forward to continuing to work with the Diversity Lab on the next level of Certification for 2022 as we continue to foster a more inclusive workplace.”

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