Diversity Update Spring 2010

Covington's Diversity Plan

Accolades

• The Human Rights Campaign Foundation "Corporate Equality Index Survey" (2009-2010) -- Ranked 100% on this survey that provides an in-depth analysis and rating of large US employers and their policies and practices pertinent to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors.
   
• Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (2009) recognized senior of counsel Paul Tagliabue and his wife Chandler with its Spotlight Award.
   
• The National Law Journal (2008) recognized Tom Williamson and our former partner and current Attorney General of the United States, Eric Holder, as two of “the 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America.”
  
  
• Yale Law Women (2007-2009) -- Top Family-Friendly Firms -- Ranked in the Top 10 nationally for family-friendly firms based on a number of factors, including maternity/paternity leave, emergency and on-site child care, alternative work arrangements and the ratio of women partners and associates.
  
  
• The American Lawyer (2009) -- The A-List -- Ranked in this listing of twenty elite US law firms based on financial performance, pro bono activity, associate satisfaction, and diversity. 
   
• Working Mother (2007-2009) -- Best Law Firms for Women -- Ranked as one of the best law firms for women nationally based on a survey measuring work/life and women-friendly policies, including flex-time, child care and women-focused mentoring, and leadership and networking programs.
   
• Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights (2009) -- Covington received an Outstanding Achievement Award for work the firm has done for the Equal Employment Opportunity Project.
   
  
• Wiley Branton Award for Lifetime Commitment to Equal Justice (2007) -- presented to Tom Williamson by the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.
  
  
• Multicultural Law (2007) -- Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity -- Recognized as a top law firm for diversity efforts and programs.
  
  
• Working Mother (2006-2009) -- 100 Best Companies -- Ranked as one of the top companies nationally for working mothers based on a survey of all areas of work life, including company culture, family-friendly policies, and compensation. 
   
• Washingtonian "Great Places to Work" (2009) -- Recognized by the magazine as one of the 50 "great places to work" in the Washington area.
   
  
• Human Rights Campaign (2006) -- National Ally of Justice Award -- Recognized with this award for a legal ally that has made significant contributions to the HRC's work.
  
  
• Presumed Equal (2006) -- What America's Top Women Lawyers Really Think About Their Firms -- Ranked seventh nationally in this listing of more than 100 law firms based on training and advancement opportunities, work-life balance priorities, mentoring, diversity, and firm culture and leadership.