Arnold & Porter LLP has been recognized as a leader in law firm diversity.
Our diversity recognitions include:
- Eight-time winner of the prestigious Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Thomas Sager Award in recognition of our commitment to diversity.
- The only law firm ever to receive the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Employer of Choice Award.
- Achieved a perfect score for the fifth consecutive year from the Human Rights Campaign on its Corporate Equality Index, which rates businesses for their treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender workers. The Firm has maintained a 100% rating since 2006.
- Ranked by the Minority Law Journal as one of the top 25 law firms on its Diversity Scorecard 2011-2009 (based on the percentage of minority attorneys and percentage of minority partners).
- Arnold & Porter (UK) LLP was ranked in the top 10 Most Ethnically Diverse Firms in the Black Solicitors Network's 2010 Diversity League Table.
- Appeared eight times on the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list by FORTUNE magazine.
- Ranked on The American Lawyer's "A-List" of law firms seven times since its inception in 2003. The "A-List" takes into account a firm's diversity, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, and financial success.
- Recipient of the Human Rights Campaign Ally of Justice Award.
- Honored as a "Great Place to Work" by the Great Place to Work Institute.
- Appeared eleven times on Working Mother magazine's list of the "100 Best Employers for Working Mothers."
- Named by Yale Law Women to its "Top 10 Family Friendly Law Firms" list in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
- Recognized by Conceive Magazine in 2010 as one of the "10 Best Companies." The firm was one of only two law firms to make the top 10 list and one of three law firms on the top 50 list. The firm received high marks for both fertility and adoption benefits.
- Recipient of an award from the Bar Association of the District of Columbia for our family-friendly benefits and workplace policies.
- Recipient of the Gay and Lesbian Attorneys Association of Washington (GAYLAW) Ally for Justice Award.
You can find more information on our minority and LGBT attorneys through the links below:
Arnold & Porter LLP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran’s status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our firm's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Arnold & Porter maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good-faith efforts to recruit, hire, and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals, and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D.