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Hall Estill Ranks Fourth for Minority Partners in Law360 Diversity Survey

June 2015

Law 360

Hall Estill Ranks Fourth for Minority Partners in Law360 Diversity Survey

TULSA, Okla. (June 8, 2015) – Hall Estill, Oklahoma’s leading law firm with offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and northwest Arkansas, was recently recognized for having the fourth highest percentage of minority partners in Law 360’s list of the 50 Best Firms for Minority Partners. Law360 surveyed 289 U.S. firms regarding their overall and minority head count numbers and then ranked the firms based on the percentage of equity partners who are minorities. Through the survey it was determined minorities make up 22 percent of Hall Estill’s partners; more than three times  the national average of 7 percent.

Of the many recognitions which Hall Estill has received, this one stands out as very special to us,” Hall Estill Managing Partner Mike Cooke said. “Hall Estill’s strong percentage of minority partners does not simply reflect an emphasis on diversity at our firm, but really speaks to the broad range of talented attorneys, from all different backgrounds, we are fortunate to have at Hall Estill.”

The Law360 Minority Report found that nationally just 7 percent of equity partners are minorities, despite the fact that minorities have made up more than 20 percent of law school enrollees for nearly a decade. Hall Estill is the only Oklahoma law firm to make Law360’s Top 50 list.

“The real beneficiaries of our diversity are our clients,” Cooke said. “Given the intricacies and complexity of law, there is an undeniable advantage in having different perspectives and backgrounds working on a case or situation.”

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Founded in 1966 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Hall Estill is a full-service law firm with clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to traditional family businesses, as well as nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurial start-ups and individuals. More than 150 legal professionals work in the firm at offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Denver and Northwest Arkansas, assisting a diversified base of local, regional, national and international clients.

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