At Jackson Kelly, we are proud of our long-standing commitment to diversity, including advancing women in the legal profession. Jackson Kelly has fostered a supportive environment where women can excel and assume leadership roles, both within the Firm and in the wider legal community.
A History of Women in Leadership
We are proud to have had Ellen S. Cappellanti at the helm of Jackson Kelly as our Managing Member from 2015–2022. Under her leadership, the Firm achieved remarkable growth and strengthened its position in the legal market. Our commitment to women’s leadership is further demonstrated by the service of Elizabeth Lord as Chair of the Firm’s Executive Committee through 2024. Now, Lindsay Petrosky serves as Vice Chair, continuing our tradition of strong women in leadership.
Achievements and Recognition
Our Firm has earned recognition for its commitment to advancing women in leadership roles:
- Compass Award Winner (2022 & 2023) from the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, honoring firms committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Mansfield Certification (2021-2024) — A rigorous initiative in collaboration with Diversity Lab to track and improve diversity in leadership roles.
- Gold Standard Certification by Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) for integrating women in top leadership positions.
- Recognized in Law360’s "The 25 Best Law Firms for Female Partners" for our commitment to gender equality.
- Consistently recognized as a “Best Law Firm for Female Attorneys” and “Best Law Firm for Female Partners” in Law360’s Glass Ceiling Report.
