Diversity and Inclusion at Covington

At Covington, we recognize the differences among us as an asset 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. Learn more at Cov.com/Inclusion.

DEI 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. These groups 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.

We have been recognized for our efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive firm through the following awards, honors, and pledges:

• Law.com International UK A-List—This list recognizes law firms based on factors including revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial diversity, and gender diversity (the percentage of equity partners who are women). Covington has ranked 1st among the 20 firms listed since 2024.
• 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 building a diverse and inclusive workplace, in which everyone benefits from equal treatment and opportunities.
• Seramount’s 100 Best Companies – The list recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including paid parental and caregiver leave, subsidized childcare, increased mental health benefits and more.
• The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index “Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion”— Thee index serves as a national standard for workplace equality, guiding businesses to champion fairness and inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. Covington has achieved a score of 100 for 17 consecutive years.
• Covington achieved “Mansfield Certification Plus” for eight consecutive years.