Akin Receives Silver Recognition in UK Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2024

Akin has achieved silver award status in Stonewall’s U.K. Workplace Equality Index 2024. The silver status is awarded to organizations that meet inclusive criteria, such as having anti-discrimination policies on sexual orientation, supporting transitioning employees, and offering an LGBTQ+ support network.

Stonewall is Europe’s largest charity for LGBTQ+ rights with Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index the U.K.’s leading benchmarking tool for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.

Akin’s London office was also recently ranked first by Law.com International for having the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ trainees and separately achieved its highest ranking in The American Lawyer’s Diversity Scorecard.

Akin’s global diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) strategy provides the vision to guide the firm’s DEI efforts and enables everyone at Akin the opportunity to contribute. From unconscious bias and inclusive leadership training to DEI councils, firmwide resource groups, our signature health and wellness program and a range of industry-leading benefits and services, we strive for a culture where our lawyers and business services professionals can see themselves working far into the future. Learn more about Akin’s global DEI strategy here.