Human Rights Campaign Gives Crowell & Moring 100 Percent Rating On LGBTQ Workplace Equality Issues

Washington – April 5, 2019: The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index gave Crowell & Moring, LLP a 100 percent rating in its national benchmarking survey and report. The foundation rates companies based on their corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality. The perfect score places the firm on the foundation’s list of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.” This marks the ninth consecutive year that the firm has been named to the list.

“We are extremely proud to be recognized as a firm that prioritizes LGBTQ workplace equality in all policies and practices for the ninth year in a row,” said Philip T. Inglima, chair of Crowell & Moring. “Promoting diversity and inclusion allows us the greatest opportunity to find the best legal and professional talent, and provide the best service to our clients.”

The foundation's 2019 index rated 164 law firms’ practices such as workforce protections, inclusive benefits, and an inclusive culture and corporate responsibility. Businesses are rated on a scale from 0 to 100, with a certain number of points awarded for meeting each criterion.

For more information on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index, or to download the full report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.

About Crowell & Moring LLP

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with nearly 550 lawyers representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity. The firm has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, London, and Brussels.