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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Hogan Lovells commits to disability inclusion
London and Washington D.C., 3 December 2020 – Hogan Lovells has marked the International Day of People with Disabilities by announcing that it has become a member of The Valuable 500 – the largest network of global CEOs dedicated to diversity.
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Hogan Lovells becomes signatory to American Bar Association Pledge for Change and disability diversity
Washington, D.C., 3 December 2020 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells has become a signatory to the American Bar Association (ABA) “Disability Diversity in the Legal Profession: A Pledge for Change,” further affirming its commitment to disability diversity.
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Hogan Lovells appoints two new members to Diversity & Inclusion Americas leadership team
Washington D.C., 11 November 2020 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce the creation of two new leadership roles within our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Americas team as part of our D&I strategy, and to support the retention and...
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Hogan Lovells commits to global Diversity & Inclusion goals for racial and ethnic minority and LGBT+ partners
London, Washington, D.C., 19 October 2020 – With the full backing of the International Management Committee (IMC) and Board, Hogan Lovells has announced today the introduction of two new global diversity goals, which we will work diligently to achieve by 2025:
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Hogan Lovells receives Mansfield Rule 3.0 certification for exceeding key diversity and inclusion standards
Washington, D.C., 22 September 2020 – International law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Certification 3.0 for 2020, just two years after committing to the Mansfield Rule 2.0.
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Hogan Lovells to observe Juneteenth as a holiday in the United States
We are making Juneteenth 2020 a firm holiday in the United States as a way of underscoring our commitment to advancing racial justice. This is in addition to the day of reflection we held on 5 June, following the brutal killing of George Floyd.
Press releases
There cannot be any justification for the killing of George Floyd
On Monday this week we shared the statement below across our firm, condemning the brutal killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers, the latest in a series of similar tragedies in the United States. As a firm we have a long track record in opposing racism...
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Hogan Lovells receives Mansfield Rule 2.0 certification for exceeding key diversity and inclusion standards
Washington, D.C., 3 September 2019 – International law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that one year after committing to the Mansfield Rule 2.0, the firm has achieved "Mansfield Certification Plus" for 2019.
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Hogan Lovells achieves first Gold Standard in UK from Women in Law Empowerment Forum, seventh in succession for U.S.
Washington D.C. and London, 18 June 2019 – Hogan Lovells announced today the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) has awarded the firm with its Gold Standard in the U.S. for the seventh year in succession. The firm also received the Gold Standard in the UK...
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Hogan Lovells Recognized as The Most Inclusive Firm for Minority Lawyers by Chambers
Washington D.C., 7 June 2019 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that the firm received the inaugural award for “The Most Inclusive Firm for Minority Lawyers” at Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: USA 2019. The award...
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Hogan Lovells named among Yale Law's Top Ten Firms for Gender Equality
Washington, D.C., 16 March 2019 – Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected as a Yale Law Women's Top Ten Firm for Gender Equity for 2019.
