LGBTQ+ Diversity
Perspectives
I joined Kirkland as a summer associate. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to build strong relationships with my peers through my involvement in meaningful client and pro bono matters and the Kirkland Pride affinity group. Now, as a partner, I have the opportunity to mentor summer associates and junior associates, emulating the attorney mentors I had early in my Kirkland career. - Joseph Loy, Partner
Overview
Program Highlights
Firmwide LGBTQ+ Programming
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality
Human Rights Campaign, Corporate Equality Index, 2008–2020
Top 100 LGBT-Inclusive Employers in Britain
Stonewall, 2018
9,500 Hours Dedicated to LGBTQ+-Focused Pro Bono Work
January 2018–December 2018
Event Highlight

Each year, LGBTQ+ attorneys, allies and clients gather for Kirkland’s Pride Affinity Group Retreat, which features substantive programming, mentoring and networking opportunities.
1L Diversity Scholars Program
Apply now to join the brightest law students across the country in gaining early exposure to one of the world's leading law firms
2L Diversity Fellowship Program
As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, we are proud to offer select second-year law students summer work experience and a $25,000 stipend
LGBTQ+ Diversity at Kirkland
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Partnership Spotlight

Each of our offices worldwide gathered and wore purple to observe Spirit Day, GLAAD’s annual campaign against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth.