A Broader Perspective Strengthens Us All
At Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, we believe that bringing together individuals with different life experiences, perspectives, and talents leads to more creative solutions and stronger results—for both our clients and our firm. That’s why we’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, and to fostering a workplace where every team member is respected and valued.
This commitment is a central part of our long-term strategy for growth and success. It’s not just a belief—it’s a way we do business.
A Team That Represents Many Voices—from Day One
Our team approach is one of our greatest strengths. We draw on a broad mix of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to craft effective legal strategies and deliver exceptional client service.
From the beginning, we’ve made intentional efforts to ensure that our team reflects a balance of voices. For example, we maintain strong representation of both women and men among our attorneys, including in leadership roles. We believe this thoughtful approach to building teams lead to better collaboration and better outcomes.
Engagement & Opportunity Committee
Our internal committee is responsible for advancing initiatives that create access, opportunity, and connection—both within our firm and in the broader community. This group leads educational programming, tracks progress on firm-wide initiatives, and keeps leadership informed on emerging trends and issues.
The committee is made up of individuals who bring a wide array of life experiences, professional paths, and generational perspectives to the table.
Terri Davis, Committee Chair
Tracking Progress & Leadership Representation
To better understand our strengths and opportunities, we’ve begun collecting and analyzing demographic data within the firm. This helps us measure our progress and compare ourselves to broader industry benchmarks.
We’re proud that women play key roles in firm leadership, including three out of five seats on our Executive Board. Women lawyers make up half of our attorneys overall and over 50% of equity partners.
Expanding Access to Legal Careers
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll launched its Summer 1L Fellowship Program in 2020 to offer valuable experience and mentorship to law students who may not have traditionally had access to opportunities in private practice. The program also introduces students to the Iowa City–Cedar Rapids-Cedar Valley Corridor as a professional destination.
Looking ahead, we are exploring additional programs to support early exposure to legal careers for students, including those at the high school level.
Community Partnerships
We proudly support organizations that expand access to resources, education, and mentorship for underserved and historically underrepresented communities. These partnerships reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting equitable opportunity beyond our firm.
Some organizations we partner with include:
- African American Museum
- Lavender Legal Center
- Kids First
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters
- Horizon’s Family Services
- Four Oaks
- Goodwill
- HACAP
- Iowa Legal Aid
- Tanager Place
- Willis Dady Homeless Services
- Young Parents Network
- World Grace Project
- Refugee & Immigrant Youth Organization