At Covington, we recognize the differences among us as assets and a source of strength. Covington lawyers bring a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences to our practice, and this contributes to the firm's ability to provide excellence in the practice of law. By recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a widely diverse group of lawyers, we advance the interests of our clients, our practice, and our entire profession.
Awards & Honors
We have been recognized for our efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive firm through the following awards, honors, and pledges:
- Ranked 1st among 20 firms on Law.com International’s UK A-List
- Signed the Social Mobility Pledge, representing our commitment to providing outreach, access, and recruitment opportunities to promote equality of opportunity
- Covington’s Frankfurt office signed the Charta der Vielfalt, affirming our commitment to fostering a working environment that is free of prejudice and where all our colleagues feel valued
- We are a founding member of the Legal Diversity & Inclusion Alliance (LDIA), a collective effort by several law firms in Belgium that supports creating a diverse and inclusive work environment by exchanging good practices on diversity and inclusion and raising awareness of non-discrimination and diversity issues.
Committees and Firm Resource Groups
At Covington, we support the personal and professional development of all lawyers and business professionals. Committees in each of our Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia offices are focused on local and regional efforts to foster inclusion among their colleagues.
All colleagues are invited to join Covington’s Firm Resource Groups, which support the personal and professional development of their members – lawyers and business professionals – in the legal profession. These groups focus on enhancing the workplace experience of individuals who share common backgrounds, identities, or interests. They facilitate community-building and member connections, promote firm education and awareness on the experiences of their members, and advance practices that enrich our inclusive culture.