INCLUSION IN ACTION
We seek to further develop an organization and a culture where all talented individuals – including those traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession – can have, and can see, a path to long-term success.
We are committed to these efforts because diverse and inclusive teams reflect the world we serve and produce better results for our clients. Most importantly, a diverse and inclusive organization is simply better.
RECOGNITION
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality Firm received its ninth score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index in 2023-2024, which rates U.S. workplaces LGBTQ+ inclusion
Mansfield Rule Certification
Received Mansfield Certified designation for sixth consecutive year because women, minority and LGBTQ lawyers represent at least 30 percent of firm leadership roles and committees
Seramount Best Law Firms for Women
Recognized as one of 2023 “Best Law Firms for Women” for using best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting and developing women and underrepresented lawyers
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE
Affinity Mentoring
Community Engagement
DEMONSTRATED SUCCESS
Since 2017, 50 percent of our newly promoted partners are diverse, based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or veteran status.
Our Directors Committee, the firm’s highest policymaking body, is 44 percent diverse, based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or veteran status.
Ten of our U.S. offices are led by diverse Executive Partners.
Received the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 2023 Top Performer Award for participation in LCLD programs and promotion of the LCLD’s mission
Bloomberg Law
Recognized as one of the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Framework members for our level of disclosure of diversity-related metrics and distinguished performance against six core pillars: demographics, leadership and talent pipeline, recruitment and retention, business innovation and strategy, marketing, and diversity and inclusion in the community
Lawyers of Color
Recognized as a 2023 Aspire Diversity Award recipient
State Bar of California
Recognized as a 2023 Bronze Seal recipient for implementing research-driven actions that further workplace diversity, equity and inclusion
The American Lawyer Magazine
High rankings in 2022 Diversity Scorecard: No. 1: Hispanic Partners
Top 5: African American Partners
Top 10: Hispanic Non-Partners
Top 20: “Other Racial or Ethnic Group” Partners
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards
In 2022, Holland & Knight received the Chambers North America Diversity & Inclusion Veterans Advancement: Outstanding Firm Award
Outside Council Diversity Award
Received the 2022 Outside Council Diversity Award from a financial services client for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within the firm, the legal community and on the client’s legal matters
ABA’s Military Pro Bono Project
Only law firm to receive the Outstanding Service Award every year since its inception in 2012
Diversity Council Local Office Diversity Committees Affinity Groups Rising Stars Program Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Diversity OutreachLocal Office Diversity Committees: Devise and implement locally tailored programming
Inclusive
Benefits: Benefits for domestic partners regardless of gender; transgender and reassignment benefits according to WPATH guidelines
Diversity Pipeline: Investment in programs designed to encourage historically underrepresented students to consider the legal profession
Diversity Council: Leads diversity strategy and initiatives, and includes Managing Partner and Directors Committee Chair
Affinity Groups: Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, DiverseAbility, Hispanic, LGBTQ, MENA, Native American, Veterans, Women’s Initiative Affinity
Mentoring: Attorneys may request an affinity mentor for additional guidance and coaching
