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LGBT at Katten: Beyond Policies and Benefits

Katten’s commitment to maintaining an inclusive environment for lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees is evident in our practices,
policies and benefits and also in our firm environment. When evaluating
a law firm as a possible workplace, few things are more important to an
LGBT attorney than a supportive environment, which starts at the top, with
principal attorneys leading the way, including office managing partners.

Y“ ou may have policies, but that doesn’t Equality” list by the Human Rights Campaign
necessarily make somebody feel comfortable (HRC) due to retaining a 100 percent ranking
in the workplace,” acknowledges Brandon on the HRC’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a
Hadley, Tax Planning partner in our Washington, national benchmarking tool on corporate policies
DC office and co-chair of Katten’s LGBT Coalition. and practices relating to LGBT employees.
Diane Bell, Corporate partner in Chicago and co-
chair of the coalition, agrees. “At the end of the day, Receiving this distinguished recognition, however,
a big part of what most LGBT folks really want is a is no easy task. Each year, Katten undergoes
workplace where they can come and do their work an in-depth analysis and rating of its policies,
respectfully alongside their coworkers.” practices and benefits regarding LGBT employees.
The HRC ranks the firm with regard to several
Proud To Be Called One of the “Best criteria, including non-discrimination workplace
Places to Work for LGBT Equality” protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-
inclusive health care benefits, competency programs
For the ninth consecutive year, Katten has been and public engagement with the LGBT community.
named to the “Best Places to Work for LGBT While meeting the HRC’s criteria is crucial, equally

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