Law Firms’ Policies Reaffirm Commitment to LGBTQ Community

Law Firms’ Policies Reaffirm Commitment to LGBTQ Community

August 11, 2022, ABA Business Law Section-Business Law Today

Business Law Today, the digital platform of the ABA Business Law Section, profiled Covington's LGBTQ+ Affinity Group.

As stated in the piece, "The affinity group leads work closely with Covington’s Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Team to implement strategic initiatives in response to the needs of the LGBT+ community within the firm. Most recently, the group developed its first-ever strategic action plan focused on belonging, retention, and development of affinity group members. Their plan objectives will be accomplished through multiple activities, including hosting regular affinity group meetings; implementing inclusionary practices to support all LGBT+ colleagues in the workplace; and creating more visibility opportunities with key clients for LGBT+ lawyers. Covington’s LGBT+ Affinity Group also provides mentoring, learning, and development opportunities for its members and promotes intersectional efforts by collaborating on programs and events with the firm’s six other affinity groups."

The article also describes other initiatives undertaken by the firm to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion through policies, working groups, and programs.

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