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9/19/2006
Jenner & Block earned a perfect rating for the second year in a row in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2006 “Corporate Equality Index” survey. Last year, the Firm became the first Chicago-headquartered law firm and only the fourth nationwide to receive the HRC’s 100% perfect rating.
“We are very pleased to have again earned a perfect score, which reflects our ongoing commitment to diversity,” said Gregory S. Gallopoulos, Managing Partner.
The 2006 equality index ratings were based on seven bellwether questions that assess such things as health insurance offerings to same-sex couples, diversity training that includes sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and marketing and support to the LGBT community. In addition, there were new metrics added for 2006, including the measurement of benefit parity offered to employees, and whether appropriate transgender equality policies were in place.
“This year, more major American businesses received a perfect rating for equality and fairness than in any other year,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “At an ever increasing pace, corporate executives understand that supporting their gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees is not only the right thing to do but it is also good for business.”
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality.
“This recognition of Jenner & Block’s leadership role on LGBT issues by the leading national LGBT advocacy group is especially meaningful when viewed in the context of the Firm’s pivotal role in gay rights litigation and its long history of defending the civil liberties of all Americans,” said Partner William M. Hohengarten, Chair of the Firm’s LGBT affinity group.
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