Women Attorneys

The Stoel Rives Women Attorneys Group is committed to empowering women within our firm. Stoel Rives promotes talented individuals to leadership roles and celebrates their accomplishments without discrimination. We offer comprehensive resources, professional development programs, and policies that nurture the talents and ambitions of our legal professionals, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Through this group and other similar initiatives, we support advancement of diverse attorneys.

WOMEN AT STOEL RIVES - A Legacy of Success

Stoel Rives' commitment to diversity is a journey, not a destination. Women at Stoel Rives execute successful paths to partnership and to leadership roles at the firm. Today’s female leaders are the beneficiaries of the firm's early advancement of women in the legal profession. Future steps in our journey will reinforce the firm's diversity so that our people and practices mirror the dynamic business world that our clients navigate.

—Krista McIntyre, Partner

Stoel Rives hired our first female associate in 1953. Our first female partner, Velma Jeremiah, was admitted to the partnership in 1975. Our women attorneys are known for their trailblazing spirit in the legal community. Stoel Rives is proud to include among our ranks the first woman president of the Multnomah Bar Association and the first Oregonian woman appointed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. All our attorneys have played significant roles in dismantling gender barriers, including challenging gender-exclusive policies in renowned clubs. We champion diversity and fairness at all levels within the firm. Melissa Jones, a litigation partner, is our second female Managing Partner, and individuals of all genders occupy key leadership roles across our organization.

Our advancement of women in the legal profession is regularly acknowledged with the Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF). This esteemed certification evaluates the representation of women in top leadership roles and among high-earning attorneys. Additionally, we were recognized as a "Tipping the Scales" law firm by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance for gender balance in our recent partner classes—with over half composed of women. We honor the accomplishments of our women attorneys and we cultivate an environment where all professionals flourish.

For more information, please contact Laura Kerr.

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