Americas Diversity Committee (ADC)
The ADC is the source of accountability for the implementation of the Americas diversity and inclusion strategy and our investment in women, minority, and LGBT+ lawyers.
At a glance
We are Inclusive. Bold. Distinctive. We're tackling issues related to the recruitment, retention, promotion, and development of our people, including women, minority, and LGBT+ lawyers.
As a firm, we are laser-focused on ensuring that our diverse professionals succeed and feel included and empowered. A strong diversity program is multifaceted. We focus on ensuring that the policies, processes, practices, and programs of the firm follow diversity, equity and inclusion best practices while making sure our diverse lawyers and business team professionals are receiving tangible support they can feel. Dual institutional and individual approaches are what drive the successes and opportunities of our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Our Accomplishments
Mansfield Rule Participation and Certification
We know that what gets measured gets done. We are committed to measuring and tracking our U.S. progress in advancing women, minority, and LGBT+ lawyers. This data helps us to craft best practices which enhance the effectiveness of our diversity efforts in the Americas.
Allverse Conference
The Allverse conference brings together U.S. minority and LGBT+ lawyers, senior leadership, and clients to galvanize the firm's investment in minority and LGBT+ lawyers, making the Americas DEI strategy visible and tangible.
Programming
Programming is central in expanding and strengthening our welcoming firm culture for lawyers and business team professionals, providing access to clients, profile raising opportunities, professional development, and cultural support.
These are the four priorities of our Americas DEI strategy:
Promote responsibility
By embedding diversity into practice group and practice area leader investment and promotion decision-making.
Ensure client alignment
Through staffing diverse teams, joint initiatives with clients, building mutually beneficial partnerships, and providing DEI best practices advice.
Integrate DEI perspectives into best practices
Into every aspect of our firm from recruiting to business development to the promotions processes.
Advance culture
By providing transparency, community, and support for diverse lawyers and business team professionals.
Latest News
Awards & rankings
Hogan Lovells one of only four firms to receive U.S. and UK WILEF Gold Standard recognition
Washington, D.C.,/London, 19 July 2021 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells has been awarded Gold Standard Certification in the U.S. and in the UK by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF), one of only four firms to receive the accolade across both regions and...
Press releases
Hogan Lovells participates in Mansfield Rule 5.0 certification and joins pilot UK program
Washington D.C./London, 7 July 2021 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce the firm is participating in Mansfield Certification 5.0 for 2021, and has also joined Mansfield’s expanding program for a UK pilot with more than 10 leading firms.
Press releases
Hogan Lovells appoints trio for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Positions
Washington, D.C., 16 March 2023 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce the appointment of partner Ashley Howlett as the firm’s 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow. The firm has also designated senior associates Derrick...
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Hogan Lovells celebrates Black History Month with Living History event
Washington D.C., 25 February 2021 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells celebrated Black History Month yesterday by hosting its Living History event, with key influential speakers discussing the role of Black lawyers in times of crisis and about using the law as a tool for...
Awards & rankings
Hogan Lovells earns top score for Human Rights Campaign for twelfth consecutive year
Washington, D.C., 24 February 2021 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that the firm has received the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s annual scorecard assessing workplaces on their efforts towards improving equality for lesbian, ...
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Hogan Lovells introduces Diversity & Inclusion billable hour credit
Washington, D.C., 19 January 2021 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells has introduced diversity & inclusion (D&I) billable hour credit for U.S. lawyers, an initiative being implemented globally and further affirming its commitment to diversity as a strategic...
