Squire Patton Boggs is proud to announce that it received a perfect score of 100 and designation of “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality” for the 15th consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
The CEI is the foremost national benchmarking survey and report measuring company policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality for more than two decades.
“We are honored that Squire Patton Boggs has been ranked among many of our clients and peers as a ‘Best Place to Work’ for a fifteenth consecutive year,” said Fred Nance, Executive Group Member and Global DEI Counsel for the firm. “The firm remains steadfast in its commitment to furthering equality in the workplace, and we are proud to be a leader in the legal industry as well as a champion for the LGBTQ+ community.”
Michele Connell, Global Managing Partner added, “We value the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce. Creating a supportive, inclusive environment is one of our core firm values, where our clients, lawyers, and professional staff can be the best versions of themselves.”
The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;
- Supporting an inclusive culture; and,
- Corporate social responsibility.
Learn more about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Squire Patton Boggs here.