White & Case Is One of the Best Places to Work for LGBT Individuals
Firm Earns Top Rating from Human Rights Campaign Foundation
for Second Year in a Row
New York,
September 14, 2009 ... Global law firm White & Case LLP today announced that it has earned the top rating of 100 percent in the 2010 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation that measures commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workplace issues, making the Firm one of the best places to work for LGBT individuals for the second year in a row. For this year's CEI, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation rated 590 businesses across a variety of industries, 127 of which were law firms. Among the LGBT-related policies and practices evaluated by the survey were nondiscrimination policies, domestic partner benefits and diversity training. White & Case's commitment to diversity has been acknowledged through various awards and rankings, including Multicultural Law magazine's "Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity" in the United States for 2009. The Firm ranked fourth in the magazine's "Top 25 Law Firms for Hispanics" listing and sixth in the "Top 50 Law Firms for Partners" (in terms of diversity) listing. The magazine also ranked White & Case among the top 25 law firms for Asian-Americans, the top 25 law firms for associates (in terms of diversity) and the top 50 law firms for women. For more information on White & Case's diversity program, visit whitecase.com/diversity. For more information on the 2010 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit hrc.org/cei. About HRC 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. About White & Case White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with 36 offices in 25 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. Our clients value both the breadth of our global network and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities in each of our regions and rely on us for their complex cross-border transactions, arbitration and litigation provided by our global practices. Whether in established or emerging markets, the hallmark of White & Case is our complete dedication to meeting the business priorities and legal needs of our clients. Contact: Francine Minadeo Media Relations Manager White & Case LLP 646 885 2218 fminadeo@whitecase.com
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