New York, NY (December 21, 2011) — The national law firm of Epstein Becker Green today announced that it has received a top rating for equality in the workplace from the Human Rights Campaign, a civil rights organization, in its 2012 Corporate Equality Index.
The index has become a roadmap and benchmark tool for U.S. businesses to gauge equality in the workplace for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders (LGBT). The rating criteria for the index are rigorous, fair, and transparent. In addition, the index identifies emerging best practices that can improve the experiences of LGBT employees.
Epstein Becker Green is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an environment in which all attorneys and staff members can develop to their fullest potential. The Firm fosters a work culture that promotes diversity within recruiting, professional development, and ongoing communications.
Founded in 1980, the Human Rights Campaign advocates on behalf of the LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, and educates the public about related issues.
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Epstein Becker Green is a national law firm focused on health care and life sciences; employment, labor, and workforce management; and litigation and business disputes. Our attorneys advise clients at every stage of their business lifecycle, delivering practical, results-driven counsel that shapes strategy, accelerates growth, and safeguards what matters most. We serve organizations of every size, from emerging startups to Fortune 100 companies, across the health care, life sciences, financial services, retail, hospitality, and technology industries, with sound legal solutions they can depend on when it counts. www.ebglaw.com
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