Covington Earns Top Score on HRC Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index for 16th Consecutive Year

WASHINGTON—Covington has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This is the 16th consecutive year Covington has received this recognition.

“Covington’s continued recognition by the Human Rights Campaign is incredibly gratifying as we continue to explore different paths in recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting lawyers from diverse backgrounds to advance the interests of our clients, our practice, and our entire profession,” said Doug Gibson, Covington’s chair. “It is critical that we seek to retain our rich and diverse pool of talented lawyers, who will serve as leaders, mentors, and role models for future generations of Covington lawyers.”

Covington’s 100 rating is a result of various firm policies and practices including non-discrimination policies, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families, supporting an inclusive culture, and corporate social responsibility.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people. For more information on the 2025 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit the HRC’s website.

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

Covington remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive firm. We recognize that diversity enriches our culture, enhances our work with clients, and strengthens the profession. The firm has long been focused on supporting DEI and is proud to be an industry leader. While we are proud of our progress, we know there is still much more to do, both as a firm and a profession. We will shape our future by celebrating our diverse community and undertaking forward-looking initiatives and inclusive policies that ensure equitable access and opportunities to our lawyers and business professionals.