Dickstein Shapiro is a leader of diversity in the legal industry. The following rankings and awards reflect the firm’s steadfast commitment to its diversity efforts. Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2011 Corporate Equality Index. In October 2010, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation named Dickstein Shapiro among the best places to work in the United States for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) professionals. The firm received a Corporate Equality Index rating of 100 percent for the fourth consecutive year.
Profiles in Diversity Journal’s Women Worth Watching. In October 2009, Intellectual Property Partner DeAnna Allen was featured in Profiles in Diversity Journal’s annual “Women Worth Watching” issue. The issue recognizes an elite group of women leaders from many industries who represent diversity within their spheres of influence and who are determined and compassionate mentors.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2010 Corporate Equality Index. In September 2009, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation named Dickstein Shapiro among the best places to work in the United States for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) professionals. The firm received a Corporate Equality Index rating of 100 percent for the third consecutive year.
Washington Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Celebration of Diversity Award. In June 2009, Dickstein Shapiro received the Washington Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division inaugural Celebration of Diversity Award. This award is presented to a law firm that has demonstrated significant support for young minority lawyers and has made exceptional contributions to enhancing and supporting diversity within the legal community. The award recognizes contributions to diversity in many areas, such as recruitment programs, mentoring efforts, professional development programs, and community-building activities.
MultiCultural Law Magazine’s Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity. In the 2009 edition of MultiCultural Law Magazine, Dickstein Shapiro was named a “Top 100 Law Firm for Diversity” as well as a “Top 100 Law Firm for Women,” a “Top 50 Law Firm for Associates,” and a “Top 25 Law Firm for African-Americans.”
Vault’s “Best 20 Law Firms for Diversity.” Dickstein Shapiro was ranked number two on the list of “The Best 20 Law Firms for Diversity” in Vault’s Top 100 Law Firms 2009 guide. The rankings are based on diversity as it relates to minorities, women, and gays and lesbians. In addition, the firm was listed as the number two best law firm for women, the number three best law firm for minorities, and the number nine best law firm for gays and lesbians.
Profiles in Diversity Journal’s Women Worth Watching. In October 2008, Elaine Metlin was featured in Profiles in Diversity Journal’s annual “Women Worth Watching” issue. The issue recognized an elite group of women leaders from many industries who represent diversity within their spheres of influence, and who are determined and compassionate mentors.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2009 Corporate Equality Index. In September 2008, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation named Dickstein Shapiro among the best places to work in the United States for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) professionals. The firm received a Corporate Equality Index rating of 100 percent.
MultiCultural Law magazine’s Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity. In the 2008 edition of MultiCultural Law magazine, Dickstein Shapiro was named a “Top 100 Law Firm for Diversity” as well as a “Top 100 Law Firm for Women” and a “Top 50 Law Firm for Associates.”
Black Enterprise’s “Hot List.” DeAnna Allen was named to Black Enterprise magazine’s “Hot List,” a “biennial register of professional and entrepreneurial powerhouses under the age of 40 who shape our world,” in the publication’s December 2007 issue.
Profiles in Diversity Journal’s “Women Worth Watching.” In October 2007, Deborah Kelly was featured in Profiles in Diversity Journal’s annual “Women Worth Watching” issue. The issue recognized an elite group of women leaders from many industries who represent diversity within their spheres of influence, and who are determined and compassionate mentors. Ms. Kelly was one of only two attorneys featured. Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2008 Corporate Equality Index. In September 2007, Dickstein Shapiro was named one of the best places to work in the United States for equality with respect to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people, in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2008 Corporate Equality Index. The firm was one of only six Washington, DC-based businesses to score a 100 percent rating. Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC 2007 “Best Law Firms for Women.” Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC recognized Dickstein Shapiro in August 2007 as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women.” This prestigious list honors 50 firms that have a demonstrated commitment to the retention and advancement of women in the legal industry. Vault’s “Best 20 Law Firms for Diversity.” Dickstein Shapiro was ranked number one on the list of “The Best 20 Law Firms for Diversity” in Vault’s Top 100 Law Firms 2008 guide. The rankings are based on diversity as it relates to minorities, women, and gays and lesbians. In addition, the firm was listed as the number one best law firm for minorities, the number two best law firm for women, and the number six best law firm for gays and lesbians. Women’s Bar Association “Star of the Bar.” In September 2006, Chairman Michael Nannes was honored with the “Star of the Bar” award by the Women’s Bar Association. The “Star of the Bar” award recognizes members of the Washington, DC legal community who have made a difference in the professional lives of women attorneys by encouraging their advancement and retention. The American Lawyer’s “A-List.” Dickstein Shapiro was ranked the number ten law firm in the country by The American Lawyer in its 2006 “A-List,” which also ranked the firm as the top DC-based law firm. The American Lawyer cites the firm’s high-profile case wins, commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and happy associates (Dickstein Shapiro had the highest associate satisfaction score nationwide) as the impetus behind Dickstein Shapiro’s prominent placement on the “A-List.” The Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s “Thomas L. Sager Award.” In June 2006, Dickstein Shapiro was presented with the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s (MCCA) Thomas L. Sager Award for the Mid-Atlantic region, based on its significant accomplishments in and solid commitment to diversity. The MCCA honored Dickstein Shapiro as the top law firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region alongside three global corporations at its regional awards ceremony, and said the firm “is a living commitment to diversity in a way that all of us can learn from.” Dickstein Shapiro’s top-notch legal service combined with its philosophy to embrace diversity secured the firm’s place as one of the five most highly regarded law firms in the country. Minority Law Journal’s “Diversity Scorecard.” The firm was ranked 32 out of 255 firms listed in Minority Law Journal’s May 2006 Diversity Scorecard. DuPont’s “Meeting the Challenge Award.” In 2004, Dickstein Shapiro was awarded the “Meeting the Challenge Award,” which recognized the firm for its sustained contributions to the DuPont Legal Model, with specific recognition for outstanding commitment to diversity in the legal profession. Black Enterprise’s “Top Black Lawyers.” Three of Dickstein Shapiro’s minority partners were featured in Black Enterprise magazine’s list of 100 “Top Black Lawyers,” published in November 2003. National Association of Women Lawyers “President’s Award.” Dickstein Shapiro was presented with the President’s Award at the 2002 Annual National Association of Women Lawyers Awards Luncheon in Washington, DC for its strong record of support for the advancement of women in law.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2008 Corporate Equality Index. In September 2007, Dickstein Shapiro was named one of the best places to work in the United States for equality with respect to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people, in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2008 Corporate Equality Index. The firm was one of only six Washington, DC-based businesses to score a 100 percent rating.
Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC 2007 “Best Law Firms for Women.” Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC recognized Dickstein Shapiro in August 2007 as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women.” This prestigious list honors 50 firms that have a demonstrated commitment to the retention and advancement of women in the legal industry.
Vault’s “Best 20 Law Firms for Diversity.” Dickstein Shapiro was ranked number one on the list of “The Best 20 Law Firms for Diversity” in Vault’s Top 100 Law Firms 2008 guide. The rankings are based on diversity as it relates to minorities, women, and gays and lesbians. In addition, the firm was listed as the number one best law firm for minorities, the number two best law firm for women, and the number six best law firm for gays and lesbians.
Women’s Bar Association “Star of the Bar.” In September 2006, Chairman Michael Nannes was honored with the “Star of the Bar” award by the Women’s Bar Association. The “Star of the Bar” award recognizes members of the Washington, DC legal community who have made a difference in the professional lives of women attorneys by encouraging their advancement and retention.
The American Lawyer’s “A-List.” Dickstein Shapiro was ranked the number ten law firm in the country by The American Lawyer in its 2006 “A-List,” which also ranked the firm as the top DC-based law firm. The American Lawyer cites the firm’s high-profile case wins, commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and happy associates (Dickstein Shapiro had the highest associate satisfaction score nationwide) as the impetus behind Dickstein Shapiro’s prominent placement on the “A-List.”
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s “Thomas L. Sager Award.” In June 2006, Dickstein Shapiro was presented with the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s (MCCA) Thomas L. Sager Award for the Mid-Atlantic region, based on its significant accomplishments in and solid commitment to diversity. The MCCA honored Dickstein Shapiro as the top law firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region alongside three global corporations at its regional awards ceremony, and said the firm “is a living commitment to diversity in a way that all of us can learn from.” Dickstein Shapiro’s top-notch legal service combined with its philosophy to embrace diversity secured the firm’s place as one of the five most highly regarded law firms in the country.
Minority Law Journal’s “Diversity Scorecard.” The firm was ranked 32 out of 255 firms listed in Minority Law Journal’s May 2006 Diversity Scorecard.
DuPont’s “Meeting the Challenge Award.” In 2004, Dickstein Shapiro was awarded the “Meeting the Challenge Award,” which recognized the firm for its sustained contributions to the DuPont Legal Model, with specific recognition for outstanding commitment to diversity in the legal profession.
Black Enterprise’s “Top Black Lawyers.” Three of Dickstein Shapiro’s minority partners were featured in Black Enterprise magazine’s list of 100 “Top Black Lawyers,” published in November 2003.
National Association of Women Lawyers “President’s Award.” Dickstein Shapiro was presented with the President’s Award at the 2002 Annual National Association of Women Lawyers Awards Luncheon in Washington, DC for its strong record of support for the advancement of women in law.