Diversity

2013 Corporate Equality Index
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Receives 100 Percent Score on HRC’s 2013 Corporate Equality Index
50 Best Law Firms for Women
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Named One of the 50 Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother Magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC
Women Worth Watching
Top Illinois LGBT-Friendly Firm
Diversity Scorecard 2012
Gold Star Pro Bono Firms
Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40
Behind the Scenes with Young Lawyers Working on the Same-Sex Marriage Cases
Sarah Piepmeier is quoted regarding her work on a legal team, before joining Kirkland, that sought to overturn the California ban on same-sex marriages. State of Diversity: 'I Think We're Ready to Leap to Another Level'
Linda Myers participated in a roundtable discussion regarding law firm diversity. 23rd Annual Women of Power and Influence Awards
Women’s Competition Network Established in DC
Christine Wilson is mentioned as one of the founders of The Grapevine, a women’s network for Washington, D.C., professionals in the antitrust and consumer protection arenas. Diversity Scorecard 2011
Yale Survey Names Top 10 Family-Friendly Firms
Kirkland is named to Yale Law Women's "Top 10 Family-Friendly Firms." 2011 Top 10 Family Friendly Firm
Firms Say 'Out And Proud' Makes Good Business Sense
Walt Lohmann and Edward Sadtler discuss LGBT initiatives at Kirkland. 2011 Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work Survey
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Receives Perfect Score on HRC’s 2011 Corporate Equality Index
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Ranked as a Top 10 Illinois LGBT-Friendly Firm
Top 10 Illinois LGBT-Friendly Firm
Groups Release ‘Call to Action’ Report This Week
Linda Myers is quoted regarding the increased number of female partners at Chicago law firms. 4 Local Firms Recognized for Family Policies
Linda Myers is quoted regarding Kirkland's work/life policies. Top 10 Family Friendly Firms
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Signs American Bar Association Pledge for Change
Minority Partners in D.C.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Receives Perfect Score on HRC’s 2010 Corporate Equality Index
The A-List
Kirkland & Ellis ranks 18th in the Firm's first appearance on the prestigious American Lawyer Law Firm A-List. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Announces Recipients of 2009 Diversity Fellowship Program
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Receives Award for Workplace Equality Innovation by The Human Rights Campaign
Award for Workplace Equality Innovation
Community Ally Award
Kirkland Selected as a Yale Law Women Family Friendly Firm
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Receives Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index for Second Consecutive Year
Global Positioning
Andres Mena is mentioned in this article about the increased number of Latin lawyers moving to U.S. law firms. Improving Diversity Through Pipeline Programs
Kevin Evanich is quoted regarding Kirkland's efforts to recruit talented and diverse attorneys. NALP Launches Diversity Pipeline Initiative
NALP and Street Law have developed a new new diversity pipeline partnership. Five NALP member law firms were selected to participate in this pilot program, including Kirkland's San Francisco office. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Hosts Leadership Forum for Women
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Establishes Disability Rights Legal Center Fellowship
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Partners with National Association for Urban Debate Leagues (NAUDL) to Host Dinner
Law Firms Set Up 'Pipeline' for Minority Talent
Kevin Evanich is quoted regarding the firm's efforts to help diverse students succeed in college. WLA Conference Focused on Breaking Down Barriers
Kirkland & Ellis sponsored the Second Annual HLS Alumnae conference, an event recognizing female trailblazers in the legal profession. Karen Walker and Wendy Bloom served as panelists. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Announces Recipients of 2008 Diversity Fellowship Program
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Partner Sarah Kirson Named to Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Receives Perfect 100 Percent Score on the Human Rights Campaign 2008 Corporate Equality Index
In My Opinion
Linda Myers is interviewed by the publication regarding issues pertinent to professional women. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Named One of the 50 Best Law Firms for Women
Diversity Matters as Minority Students Aim for the Big Firms
Summer associate Hector Bove is interviewed in this article regarding diversity hiring practices at Kirkland from a student perspective. Kirkland & Ellis to Help Build a Diversity Pipeline
Mentoring Program Offers Suitable Career Advice

The Kirkland Women's Leadership Initiative event at Ann Taylor is covered in this article. Robin McCue is quoted.

Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center Corporate Leader Award
Top Law Firms Undergo a Rainbow Revolution

Edward Sadtler is quoted in this article on the increased efforts of law firms to recruit gay and lesbian associates.

Women and Minorities: Why Do They Leave the Big Firms?

Linda Myers and Barry Fields comment on the retention of women and minorities at law firms.

Firm Takes Lead in Helping LGBT Students Attend National Recruiting Event

This article discusses Kirkland & Ellis' contribution to a Bay Area gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender law group that helped send several law students to the National Lavender Law recruiting event in Washington, D.C.

Mentors Helping to Nurture Next Professional Generation
In a news segment about Kirkland’s efforts to improve diversity, Chicago partner, Barack Echols, was profiled for his work with Link Unlimited, a not-for-profit organization that provides educational services and mentoring to low-income African American youth from Chicago's inner city. Dollars for Dillard
Michael Jones is mentioned for his efforts to raise funds for his alma mater, Dillard University, after it was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The Color of Money

Kirkland's $15,000 scholarship for minority law students and former recipient Barack Echols are mentioned in this article regarding the impact of minority scholarship programs. 

Law Firm's Luncheon Meetings Hit the High Points -- On Parenting

K&E Parenting Link was created to bring important information about parenting to busy lawyers within their work environment. Kirkland's unique educational series for parents is examined in this article.

Women Struggle for Entry in Old-Boy Practice Areas
Meg Gibson is of a very rare breed -- a female private equity attorney. A partner in Kirkland's Chicago office, Meg talks about breaking the glass ceiling in the male-dominated world of corporate law.  40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch: Barry Fields
Chicago litigation partner, Barry E. Fields, was selected as one of "40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch" in the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's fifth annual survey. Happy Returns
Kirkland partner Michael Jones first began mentoring Washington D.C. high school students years ago, and now two of those students are about to graduate from the best law schools in the country. A Woman's Place is in the Courtroom
Women litigators are becoming a more common sight in today's courtrooms. In this article, 21 outstanding women litigators, including Kirkland partner Leslie Smith, talk about the trials and triumphs of being a woman in the courtroom. Rainmaker Represents A-List Clients
Kirkland & Ellis' Emily Nicklin has become one of Chicago's top litigators, and one of the Firm's top rainmakers since her arrival in 1979. In this profile, Ms. Nicklin talks about her rise to the top, her biggest cases, and the trials and triumphs of being a female litigator. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Congratulates its 2003 Diversity Scholars
Kirkland & Ellis awards scholarships to second-year minority students from Northwestern University School of Law and The University of Chicago Law School. America's Top Black Lawyers
Washington litigation partner Michael D. Jones is selected as one of "America's Top Black Lawyers." Two Summer Associates Form 'an Awesome Team'
Two summer associates at Kirkland's Los Angeles office work together to get through the summer program. America's Top 50 Women Litigators
Chicago litigation partner Emily Nicklin is chosen as one of "America's Top 50 Women Litigators."