Washington, D.C. (02/01/12) – The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is excited to announce that global law firm Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has joined the National Legal Partnership and is committed to bringing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) supplier diversity to the legal industry.
"Encouraging law firms to embrace diversity is a key facet of the NGLCC's National Legal Partnership; we want to connect law firms with certified LGBT-owned businesses,” said Justin Nelson, President and Co-Founder. "With locations across the globe, Debevoise & Plimpton is a well-known, dynamic firm, and we are proud to have the firm onboard as a National Legal Partner."
Law practices make up nearly one fourth of the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Index, which analyses large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to LGBT employees. With supplier diversity now serving as scored component of the index, the NGLCC helps every corporation or firm to maintain a perfect 100 percent score through their investment in the LGBT business community.
"Debevoise has long been committed to diversity. Working with the finest talent from all backgrounds enables us to respond effectively to the needs of our clients, and society, in an increasingly open and global business environment," said James E. Johnson, partner and co-head of the firm’s Diversity Committee. "The goals of NGLCC match our own, and we are proud to join with them to continue to increase supplier diversity in the legal community."
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Laura Berry, NGLCC Communications Director, at 1-202-234-9181 or
About NGLCC
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the only national not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the economic opportunities and advancements of the LGBT business community. The National Legal Partnership is comprised of Kaye Scholer LLP; Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith, a PLC; Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; and Murtha Cullina LLP.
About Debevoise & Plimpton
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a leading international law firm, representing a wide range of clients in transactions and disputes around the world. Founded in 1931, the firm has offices in New York, Washington, D.C., London, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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