Mosaic Intelligence
MENA/SWANA Associate Representation
60 Big Law firms tracked, ranked, and tiered by MENA/SWANA associate representation relative to the sample average
Calendar Year 2025 - Data as of Jan 2025
Big Law MENA/SWANA Associate
Representation: Full Picture
60 firms tracked against the sample average of 2.71%. No NALP benchmark exists for this demographic.
Demographic data project led by individuals who personally identify as members of the corresponding ethnic/racial community
Sample Average Benchmark
2.71% MENA/SWANA Associates
The Bigger Picture
Before we celebrate the firms doing well, it's worth understanding just how far the industry still has to go.
3.5%
U.S. MENA/SWANA Population
Census Bureau / MENA advocacy estimates
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~2%
MENA/SWANA U.S. Lawyers
Estimated from available legal profession data
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2.71%
MENA/SWANA Big Law Associates
Mosaic Sample Average (2025)
MENA/SWANA representation in Big Law remains largely untracked. NALP does not yet collect data on this demographic. This report provides one of the first comprehensive looks at MENA/SWANA representation across major firms.
Data compiled by
Bryson Malcolm, Ariana Momtazi-Bushweller, and Celine Coyle
Below the NALP AmLaw 200 Average
For Context
U.S. MENA/SWANA Population
14.4%
Census Bureau / MENA advocacy estimates
MENA/SWANA U.S. Lawyers
4.91%
Estimated from available legal profession data
Mosaic Sample Average
2.71%
Mosaic sample average (2025)
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Data compiled by Bryson Malcolm · Third-party tracked via public attorney bios, affinity group memberships, and direct research
Data current as of December 2025. Demographic rankings reflect calendar year 2026. Firms self-report demographics to NALP annually.
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