Hinshaw Earns Top Marks In 2016 Corporate Equality Index

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Dec. 1, 2015 - PRLog -- The national law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is proud to announce that for the seventh year in a row, the firm earned a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.

         Said Hinshaw's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Leslie Richards-Yellen, “We believe that encouraging and supporting our attorneys in diversity efforts creates positive business, economic and social consequences for our firm and the communities we serve. As such, we prioritize the development of robust diversity programs and practices and are thankful that the HRC recognizes those efforts.” Added Hinshaw's LGBT Affinity Group Leader Todd Young, “We believe that our consistent 100 percent rating by the HRC exhibits how Hinshaw’s diversity and inclusion commitments are truly a top priority."

         Hinshaw Chairman Kevin Joseph Burke commented, “Diversity and inclusion have been central to the firm’s culture and strategic priorities for decades and will always be an integral part of our ethos. The annual CEI is a terrific measure of this success. We’re proud to be named among the best places to work for LGBT equality once again, but also recognize that there is always more work to be done. We are committed to upholding an inclusive environment for all of our lawyers and staff.”

         With south Florida offices in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale, Hinshaw has a long-standing commitment to ensuring that the firm reflects the diversity of the world in which it operates. The firm encourages diverse attorneys to participate in organizations that enhance their professional, civic and cultural development. Hinshaw’s affinity networks help engage these groups of attorneys with legal and business communities, sponsoring, presenting and attending events and supporting causes of concern to their particular communities. The 2016 CEI rated 1,024 businesses in the report, which 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. Hinshaw’s efforts in satisfying all the criteria results in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.

Said Ronald L. Kammer, Coral Gables Partner in Charge/Department Head of the firm's Insurance Unit, “We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion in South Florida, in our other Florida offices, and nationally. Our diverse workforce enables us to be successful and competitive as a sophisticated legal services provider, and we will continue to implement policies and best practices that support diverse lawyers and staff.”

         The HRC is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

         Hinshaw is a full-service law firm with approximately 525 attorneys providing coordinated legal services across the United States and in London. Hinshaw lawyers partner with businesses, governmental entities and individuals to help them effectively address legal challenges and seize opportunities. Founded in 1934, the firm represents clients in complex litigation and in regulatory and transactional matters. For more information, visit www.hinshawlaw.com.