Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher are among 25 major U.S. employers committing to set up a plan to become MLT Black Equity at Work Certified, a program of Management Leadership for Tomorrow. The two law firms say the program represents the next level as they continue advancing their existing diversity efforts.

Management Leadership for Tomorrow is a nonprofit working to transform leadership pipelines at more than 120 companies. Its mission is to help high-achieving people of color realize their full potential.