Firm Receives 100 Percent for the Ninth Year in a Row on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Assessment on LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality
Blank Rome LLP proudly shares that our firm received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2025 Corporate Equality Index (“CEI”), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign (“HRC”) Foundation. With this score, Blank Rome has been recognized in the CEI for the ninth consecutive year and named a 2025 “Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion” recipient. The firm joins the ranks of 765 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.
“Blank Rome is honored to be recognized once again by the Human Rights Campaign,” said Grant S. Palmer, Chair and Managing Partner at Blank Rome. “We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and high-performing culture where every colleague feels valued and empowered. We are proud to be acknowledged for our continuous efforts in fostering a culture of belonging and excellence.”
“At Blank Rome, we value the diverse identities and experiences of our colleagues and strive to build an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish,” said Reham Fared, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. “We are proud to be recognized as a leader in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, as diversity and inclusion are critical to our firm’s success, as well as the advancement of the legal industry overall.”
“Blank Rome has a rich tradition of fostering inclusion and supporting the LGBTQ+ community,” added Brett Snyder, partner and chair of BR Pride, Blank Rome’s LGBTQ+ affinity group. “BR Pride is dedicated to building a vibrant community for our LGBTQ+ colleagues at the firm. We will continue to enhance our efforts in recruiting, retention, professional and personal development, firmwide education, communications, and inclusive policies to ensure a supportive and thriving environment for all.”
The 2025 CEI rated 1,449 U.S.-based businesses and evaluated in detail related LGBTQ+ policies and practices under the following four central pillars: non-discrimination policies across business entities; equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families; supporting an inclusive culture; and corporate social responsibility. Blank Rome’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria results in a 100 percent ranking and receiving the “Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.” For more information on the 2025 CEI, or to download a free copy of the report, please visit hrc.org/cei.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. Through its programs, the HRC Foundation seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the public’s understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on advancing transgender and racial justice. To learn more, please visit hrc.org.
