Locke Lord Achieves Perfect Score in the 2017 Corporate Equality Index Produced By the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

December 7, 2016 – Locke Lord received a 100 percent rating in the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), up five points from the previous year. This annual report designated Locke Lord as a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.”

“We are honored that the Firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognized again this year by the HRC,” said Firm Chair Jerry Clements. “At Locke Lord, diversity and inclusion are core values and we are committed to being an inclusive workplace. Our people are the most important asset we have and we make it a priority to have policies, benefits and programs in place that ensure that the rights of all employees are recognized.”

Locke Lord earned perfect marks in the CEI survey that evaluates LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs and public engagement with the LGBT community.

The Firm represents Fenway Community Health, the largest LGBT health and research facility in the United States. In addition, the lawyers at Locke Lord have a long history of supporting LGBT civil rights and healthcare organizations such as the LGBT Bar Associations, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, Aids Action Committee, Imperial Court of New York, Equality Illinois and Mainers United for Marriage, including service on boards and fundraising committees, hosting events and volunteer work.

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