Winston & Strawn Recognized as a Leading Law Firm for LGBT Inclusion by Equality Illinois

As a result of the 2012 Equality Illinois Law Firm Survey, Winston & Strawn was recognized as one of the top Illinois law firms that is setting the bar in the area of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality by Equality Illinois.

Winston & Strawn was recognized for its personnel policies, civil union and same-sex partner benefits, diversity trainings and engagement with the LGBT community at large.

Honored to be named by Equality Illinois as one of the leading law firms doing business in Illinois, Amanda Groves, partner and chair of the firm’s diversity committee, said: “Diversity and inclusiveness are core values at Winston & Strawn. Ours is a global practice that, we believe, should reflect the diverse world that we serve. To us, diversity involves a commitment to understand, confront and seek out differences.”

The firm will be included in the Equality Illinois publication “Raising the Bar: Recognizing Best Practices in Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining LGBT Employees.” This publication highlights top firms, publicizes the survey findings, and includes best practices for firms seeking to increase their workplace diversity and inclusion.