Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has once again been named a Top Global Employer for LGBT+ inclusion by Stonewall, one of the world's leading LGBT+ charities, in its Global Workplace Equality Index. Dentons has received the Gold Award every year since 2020 in recognition of the Firm's efforts and commitment to driving LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace.

The Gold Award, Stonewall's highest accolade, recognizes employers who are leading the way on LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace and driving positive change for LGBT+ colleagues in their organizations and in our wider communities.

"Our ongoing commitment to creating a sense of inclusion and belonging for every colleague at the Firm is at the core of our strategy," said Elliott Portnoy, Global CEO of Dentons. "To be honored as one of just a handful of organizations recognized by Stonewall as a Gold Award Top Global Employer, is testament to the commitment and focus of our leadership and our people in embedding inclusion principles into everything we do, for the benefit of our people, our clients and our communities."

Stonewall’s Top Global Employers is the definitive list showcasing the best global employers for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people in the workplace. It is compiled from submissions to the Global Workplace Equality Index, a powerful benchmarking tool used by employers to create inclusive workplaces across their markets.

"Inclusion, Diversity and Equity is never a check-box exercise," said Kate Broer, Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer. "It requires the commitment of all of our people every day. While we know that challenges will evolve, we are focused on ensuring that Dentons is prepared to meet those challenges with effective policies, programs and an inherent culture of inclusion."

‘We heartily congratulate Dentons as it receives the Gold Award in this year’s Global Workplace Equality Index," said Leanne MacMillan, Director of Global at Stonewall. "This reflects the incredible work done to advance LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace and advocate for the rights of LGBT people across the world. As a global employer you achieved vital change by ensuring your workplaces are safe, supportive, and free of discrimination, and that LGBT+ staff are able to thrive at work. Stonewall’s Global Workplace Equality Index provides organizations the opportunity to examine their policies and practices, celebrate successful initiatives, and share their important inclusion work as they lead the way."

Information about Dentons' Firmwide LGBT+ inclusion initiatives can be found here.

About Stonewall

Stonewall is the UK’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, working to create a world where every lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer person is free to be ourselves– wherever we are.

It was founded in 1989 by a small group of people who wanted to break down barriers to equality. Stonewall continues to campaign on LGBTQ+ Equality, as well as work with employers and schools to create environments which allow LGBTQ+ people to thrive.

The Global Workplace Equality Index enables organizations to navigate the challenge of upholding inclusive values globally and make progress towards LGBT+ equality, no matter where in the world they operate. It gives organizations a clear and rigorous action plan for their work across the globe.

Sections that organizations are marked on include workplace policy, training, people engagement, leadership, monitoring, procurement, community engagement, understanding local context, global mobility and additional in-country activity.

About Dentons

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