Press Release
| September 16, 2009
Dewey & LeBoeuf Earns Perfect Score in 2010 Corporate Equality Index for Second Consecutive Year
(New York, September 16, 2009) – For the second consecutive year, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP has earned a perfect score and top rating of 100 percent in the 2010 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
The CEI 2010 surveyed a total of 127 law firms 88 of which earned top marks for their policies and practices concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees and clients. This year, only 22 New York-based law firms earned 100 percent scores. Dewey & LeBoeuf is one of only 17 New York-headquartered law firms that received the 100 percent ranking two years in a row.
"Our firm strives to attract, retain and advance people from all backgrounds while creating an inclusive environment in which everyone is valued and respected," said firm Chairman Steven H. Davis. "We're delighted to receive this acknowledgement and remain committed to meeting the highest standard of professional and social responsibility."
This year’s survey rates law firms and other businesses on a scale of 0 to 100 percent on several factors, including whether they have a written non-discrimination policy and training covering sexual orientation and gender identity; provide insurance that covers transgender-related treatments; support same-sex partners of employees with health insurance, bereavement and family leave policies; have LGBT employee groups; engage in appropriate and respectful advertising to the community; contribute to community organizations; and decline to engage in any activities that would undermine the goal of equal rights for LGBT people. Dewey & LeBoeuf's efforts in insuring LGBT equality in each of the survey's main criteria earned it the prestigious 100 percent ranking.
The Corporate Equality Index 2010 rated a total of 590 private employers in various industries.
This recognition follows several recent acknowledgements the firm has received for its diversity efforts. In 2008, the firm received the prestigious Thomas L. Sager Award for the Northeast Region by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA).The award recognizes the law firm that demonstrates the highest sustained commitment to improving the hiring, retention and promotion of minority and women lawyers. Additionally, the firm's London office was honored with the National Mentoring Consortium's 2008 "Employer of the Year Award" for its work in mentoring ethnic minority students.
About the Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. More information is available at www.hrc.org.
The full report is available at www.hrc.org/cei.
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