Hunton Andrews Kurth Receives Perfect 2022 Corporate Equality Index Rating and Recognized as Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that the firm has achieved a perfect score on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and was designated the title “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the second year in a row.

“When the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the Corporate Equality Index 20 years ago, we dreamed that LGBTQ+ workers—from the factory floor to corporate headquarters, in big cities and small towns—could have access to the policies and benefits needed to thrive and live life authentically,” said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice President of Programs, Research and Training. “We are proud that the Corporate Equality Index paved the way to that reality for countless LGBTQ+ workers in America and abroad. But there is still more to do, which is why we are raising the bar yet again to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow for LGBTQ+ workers everywhere.”

“As a firm, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion,” said Watson Seaman, partner and co-chair of the LGBTQ Lawyers Subcommittee. “A diverse professional community generates innovation and a well-rounded perspective that benefits not only the firm, but also our clients and others outside the firm. We are gratified to have earned a perfect CEI score and honored to be designated as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.” 

The Corporate Equality Index is the national benchmarking tool that assesses corporate policies and practices evaluating LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace. The 2022 CEI score is measured based on criteria such as workforce protections, inclusive benefits, workplace culture, and responsible citizenship. The perfect score reflects the firm’s commitment to cultivate a professional environment promoting inclusivity and opportunity for all employees.

To view the 2022 Corporate Equality Index, please visit 2022 Corporate Equality Index.

About The Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign, America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. Through its programs, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the public’s understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on advancing transgender and racial justice. Its work has transformed the landscape for more than 15 million workers, 11 million students, 1 million clients in the adoption and foster care system and so much more. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation provides direct consultation and technical assistance to institutions and communities, driving the advancement of inclusive policies and practices; it builds the capacity of future leaders and allies through fellowship and training programs; and, with the firm belief that we are stronger working together, it forges partnerships with advocates in the U.S. and around the globe to increase our impact and shape the future of our work.