Dentons, the world's largest 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 was one of only seven employers to receive the Gold Award for the Firm's efforts and commitment to driving LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace. 

The Gold Award recognizes employers who are leading the way for LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace and driving positive change for LGBT+ colleagues both within their own organizations and in the wider communities where we live and work.

"This recognition reflects our Firm's continued commitment to creating a respectful, understanding workplace environment where LGBT+ colleagues are supported and feel valued and like they belong," said Elliott Portnoy, Global CEO of Dentons. "While we recognize there is still more to do in our mission to be the world’s most inclusive law firm, we are extremely proud of the leadership of our colleagues around the world who have made this important recognition possible."

"Inclusion and diversity are core to Dentons' business strategy and our ability to meet client needs globally," said Dentons Global Chairman, Joe Andrew. "We constantly strive to create an inclusive workplace where every member of the Dentons family can reach their full potential. It’s better for Dentons and it’s better for our clients."

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.

"We are honored to be one of just a handful of organizations recognized by Stonewall as a Gold Award Top Global Employer," said Nick Mott, Chair of Dentons' Global LGBT+ Network, "Dentons has undertaken a number of important LGBT+ inclusion initiatives both globally and regionally in recent years. This recognition is a testament to Dentons' commitment and the commitment of our people to take action toward making meaningful positive change, with the full understanding that we still have much to do to ensure the Firm is a place where all our people feel welcome and supported." 

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

About Stonewall

Stonewall is a leading global LGBT+ organization whose 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.

The list of Stonewall's Top Global Employers 2022 is available here. 

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