CHICAGO, October 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Katten announced today that the firm has been named a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), recognizing law firms and corporations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive legal profession.
“Both awards reflect Katten’s strong partnership with LCLD and his long-standing commitment to continue to advance diversity in the legal field,” said Leslie Minier, Chief Diversity Partner. “We believe that representation matters, which is why we are committed to taking actionable steps to provide our diverse talent with greater opportunities to develop, grow and advance in their careers.”
This is the 10th year that Katten has received the Top Performer award for being among the organizations that rank in the top 20 percent for participation in LCLD programs and activities. The Compass Award, which Katten has received each year since its inception in 2018, recognizes individuals and organizations who meet the eligibility requirements for all LCLD programs in a single calendar year:
- Attend the annual LCLD Members Meeting and/or Leadership Summit and/or submit a Leader’s Pledge.
- Participation in the LCLD Fellows and Pathfinder programs that focus on essential leadership skills, career development strategies, mentoring and networking opportunities.
- Participate in an LCLD pipeline program (the 1L Scholars program or the Success in Law School Mentoring program) through which organizations provide summer internships and mentorship to law students.
One of the nation’s leading diversity organizations, LCLD is comprised of more than 430 corporate chief legal officers and managing partners of law firms – the leadership of the profession – dedicated to creating a truly diverse US legal profession.
Katten is a full-service law firm with around 700 lawyers in offices across Europe the United…
