FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC—For the fourth consecutive year, Finnegan’s corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality were recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Finnegan’s efforts in satisfying the CEI criteria earned a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

The CEI rates companies and top law firms on detailed criteria falling under five broad categories:

• Non-discrimination policies
• Employment benefits
• Demonstrated organizational competency and accountability around LGBTQ diversity and inclusion
• Public commitment to LGBTQ equality
• Responsible citizenship

“We are proud to again receive a perfect score on the 2020 CEI,” said Mareesa Frederick, Finnegan’s diversity partner-in-charge. “Everyone deserves a welcoming work environment, so we will continue to implement policies and programs that foster a workplace of diversity and inclusion, as we have witnessed first-hand how it benefits the firm, our people, and our clients in a positive way.”

Contacts
Mareesa Frederick, Diversity Partner-in-Charge
mareesa.frederick@finnegan.com

Timothy M. Henderson, Chief Recruitment & Professional Development Officer
tim.henderson@finnegan.com

About the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, and queer people. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.

About Finnegan
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is one of the largest IP law firms in the world. From offices in Atlanta, Boston, London, Palo Alto, Reston, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, and Washington, DC, the firm practices all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, advertising, and trade secret law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues related to European patents and trade marks, international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust, and unfair competition. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.finnegan.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.