Dechert Named to Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index
Dechert LLP was among the nine organizations, and the only law firm, recognized as a Leading Inclusion Index Company, receiving a 75 percent or higher score. This is the third consecutive year that Dechert was recognized, demonstrating the firm’s considerable investment in its firm culture and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion best practices.
The Diversity Best Practices Index helps organizations understand trends and gaps in demographic representation, creates a road map to drive internal change, and identifies diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) solutions to close the gaps. Organizations provided data and were measured in three key areas:
- Best practices in the recruitment, retention and advancement of people from underrepresented groups—women, racial/ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ people.
- Inclusive corporate culture, including leadership accountability.
- Demographic diversity for women and racial/ethnic minorities.
This year, 185 organizations participated in the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, a 25 percent year-over-year increase. Completed applications were collected online from December 2019 through March 2020. Results reveal opportunities for all organizations to target their diversity and inclusion efforts for greater effectiveness.
About Dechert
Dechert is a leading global law firm with 26 offices around the world. We advise on matters and transactions of the greatest complexity, bringing energy, creativity and efficient management of legal issues to deliver commercial and practical advice for all clients.
