Practices Professionals Industries Insights Events News The Firm Offices Careers PRESS RELEASE JANUARY 28, 2021 Holland & Knight Earns Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index MIAMI (January 28, 2021) – Holland & Knight received a perfect rating of 100 percent on the 2021 Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. The report is administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Holland & Knight joins 767 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year. The firm has maintained a 100 percent score on the CEI since 2015. Holland & Knight's ongoing journey to achieve diversity and inclusion is one of sustained commitment, consistent engagement and regular assessment. As evidence, Holland & Knight recently signed on to the Human Rights Campaign's Business Coalition for the Equality Act in support of equal employment for LGBTQ individuals, furthering the firm's continued advocacy on behalf of its LGBTQ employees. "We work exceptionally hard to keep diversity and inclusion front of mind in every facet of the firm's business operations in order to accomplish an inclusive environment, particularly for the LGBTQ community," said Dianne Phillips, co-chair of the firm's LGBT Affinity Group. "Working with HRC provides an outlet to showcase all of the great policies we have been able to implement here at the firm." "This year has shown us that tools like the CEI are crucial in the work to increase equity and inclusion in the workplace, but also that companies must breathe life into these policies and practices in real and tangible ways," said Human Rights Campaign president Alphonso David. "Thank you to the companies that understand protecting their LGBTQ employees and consumers from discrimination is not just the right thing to do—but the best business decision." The results of the 2021 CEI showcase how 1,142 U.S.-based companies are not only promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies in the U.S., but also for the 57 percent of CEI-rated companies with global operations that are helping advance the cause of LGBTQ inclusion in workplaces abroad. Holland & Knight's efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria earned a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars: Non-discrimination policies across business entities; Equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families; Supporting an inclusive culture; and, Corporate social responsibility. RELATED PROFESSIONAL Dianne R. Phillips RELATED PRACTICE Litigation and Dispute Resolution RELATED OFFICE Miami MEDIA CONTACTS Olivia Hoch olivia.hoch@hklaw.com 305.349.2255 Related News and Headlines Litigation Attorney Timothy Taylor Rejoins Holland & Knight as Partner PRESS RELEASE / NOVEMBER 30, 2021 Amazon Is Hawking Fake Cashmere, Industry Group Claims LAW360 / IN THE HEADLINES / NOVEMBER 19, 2021 OSHA is Suspending Enforcement of the Government's New Employer Vaccine Rule CBS NEWS/MONEYWATCH / IN THE HEADLINES / NOVEMBER 18, 2021 Palm Beacher Asks Supreme Court to Hear Free-Speech Case Over Board’s Denial of Mansion PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS / IN THE HEADLINES / NOVEMBER 13, 2021 COVID Screening Time Suits Proceed As Pandemic Lingers LAW360 / IN THE HEADLINES / NOVEMBER 4, 2021 Proposed Rules and New Florida Supreme Court Order Could Alter Human-Trafficking Litigation DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW / IN THE HEADLINES / OCTOBER 29, 2021 View More The hallmark of Holland & Knight's success has always been and continues to be legal work of the highest quality, performed by well prepared lawyers who revere their profession and are devoted to their clients. Subscribe to Publications Client Login Alumni Attorney Advertising. Copyright © 1996–2021 Holland & Knight LLP. All rights reserved. Legal Information GDPR