Covington Again Achieves WILEF Gold Standard Certification in the U.S. and UK

WASHINGTON—The Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) has named Covington to its 2023 Gold Standard Certification list in both the United States and the United Kingdom. This is the ninth year the firm has been recognized in the U.S. and the fourth year it has been recognized for both countries.

WILEF grants Gold Standard status to major firms that meet objective criteria including the number of women among their equity partners, in firm leadership positions, and in the ranks of their most highly compensated partners.

About Covington’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

Covington remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive firm, while ensuring that all colleagues are supported. We put these beliefs into action every day because we recognize that diversity enriches our culture, enhances our work with clients, and strengthens the profession. We are intentional, deliberate, and focused on what we want to achieve, and have implemented a broad range of initiatives. The goal of these programs is to create an inclusive workplace that ensures access to opportunities, mitigates bias, and empowers colleagues of all backgrounds to thrive.