Americas Diversity Committee (ADC)
The ADC is the source of accountability for the implementation of the Americas diversity and inclusion strategy and our investment in women, minority, and LGBT+ lawyers.
At a glance
We are Inclusive. Bold. Distinctive. We’re tackling issues related to the recruitment, retention, promotion, and development of our people, including women, minority and LGBT+ lawyers.
As a firm, we are laser-focused on ensuring that our diverse professionals succeed and feel included and empowered. A strong diversity program is multifaceted. We focus on ensuring that the policies, processes, practices and programs of the firm follow diversity & inclusion best practices while making sure our diverse lawyers and business services professionals are receiving tangible support they can feel. Dual institutional and individual approaches are what drive the successes and opportunities of our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Our Accomplishments
Mansfield Rule Participation and Certification
We know that what gets measured gets done. We are committed to measuring and tracking our U.S. progress in advancing women, minority, and LGBT+ lawyers. This data helps us to craft best practices which enhance the effectiveness of our diversity efforts in the Americas.
Allverse Conference
The Allverse conference brings together U.S. minority and LGBT+ lawyers, senior leadership, and clients to galvanize the firm's investment in minority and LGBT+ lawyers, making the Americas D&I strategy visible and tangible.
Programming
Programming is central in expanding and strengthening our welcoming firm culture for lawyers and business services professionals, providing access to clients, profile raising opportunities, professional development, and cultural support.
These are the four priorities of our Americas D&I strategy:
Promote responsibility
By embedding diversity into practice group and practice area leader investment and promotion decision-making.
Ensure client alignment
Through staffing diverse teams, joint initiatives with clients, building mutually beneficial partnerships, and providing D&I best practices advice.
Integrate D&I perspectives into best practices
Into every aspect of our firm from recruiting to business development to the promotions processes.
Advance culture
By providing transparency, community, and support for diverse lawyers and business services professionals.
Latest News
Announcements
Hogan Lovells to observe Juneteenth as a holiday in the United States
We are making Juneteenth 2020 a firm holiday in the United States as a way of underscoring our commitment to advancing racial justice. This is in addition to the day of reflection we held on 5 June, following the brutal killing of George Floyd.
Press Releases
There cannot be any justification for the killing of George Floyd
On Monday this week we shared the statement below across our firm, condemning the brutal killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers, the latest in a series of similar tragedies in the United States. As a firm we have a long track record in opposing racism...
Press Releases
Hogan Lovells receives Mansfield Rule 2.0 certification for exceeding key diversity and inclusion standards
Washington, D.C., 3 September 2019 – International law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that one year after committing to the Mansfield Rule 2.0, the firm has achieved "Mansfield Certification Plus" for 2019.
Press Releases
Hogan Lovells expresses support for UN Standards of Conduct addressing discrimination against LGBTI people
London and Washington D.C. – To mark the one year anniversary of its global Pride+ network, and show continued support for the International Day Against Homophobia, Bi-phobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), global law firm Hogan Lovells has affirmed its commitment to...
Press Releases
Hogan Lovells achieves first Gold Standard in UK from Women in Law Empowerment Forum, seventh in succession for U.S.
Washington D.C. and London, 18 June 2019 – Hogan Lovells announced today the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) has awarded the firm with its Gold Standard in the U.S. for the seventh year in succession. The firm also received the Gold Standard in the UK...
Press Releases
Hogan Lovells Recognized as The Most Inclusive Firm for Minority Lawyers by Chambers
Washington D.C., 7 June 2019 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that the firm received the inaugural award for “The Most Inclusive Firm for Minority Lawyers” at Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: USA 2019. The award...
Awards and Rankings
Hogan Lovells named among Yale Law's Top Ten Firms for Gender Equality
Washington, D.C., 16 March 2019 – Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected as a Yale Law Women's Top Ten Firm for Gender Equity for 2019.
Announcements
Hogan Lovells signs on to Mansfield Rule 2.0 to close diversity gap
Hogan Lovells has signed on to the Mansfield Rule 2.0, which commits the firm to measuring, tracking, and improving the composition of women, minority, and LGBT+ candidates for lateral hiring, senior leadership positions, and business development activities.
