Stinson Leonard Street Earns Top Marks in 2019 Corporate Equality Index

KANSAS CITY, MO. (March 28, 2019)—Stinson Leonard Street LLP is proud to announce the firm has earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.

The 2019 CEI evaluates LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBTQ community. Stinson’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria results in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. The firm joins the ranks of over 560 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.

"We are thrilled to have earned a perfect score yet again, and we commend the HRC for its commitment to such a crucial issue," said Mark Hinderks, Stinson's managing partner. "This recognition reminds us that while we're making progress, we are by no means finished with our diversity and inclusion efforts. We know that creating and supporting a diverse and welcoming culture makes us a better law firm for our attorneys and staff, and especially our clients, all of whom we are committed to and value deeply. We are devoted to being a true leader within the law industry for the LGBTQ community."

Stinson is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and non-harassment for all employees and applicants. We proactively adopted gender transition guidelines as an employee resource to support the needs of our transgender and gender non-binary workforce. We are also proud to offer comprehensive benefits packages to all domestic partners of our employees.

Our LGBTQ initiatives include sponsorships and partnerships with the National LGBT Bar Association, Kansas City Lesbian Gay and Allied Lawyers (KC LEGAL), Minnesota Lavender Bar Association, Mid-America Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce; hosting Continuing Legal Education seminars on LGBT legal issues; dedicated recruitment of LGBTQ attorneys and staff and continued engagement with our LGBTQ Employee Resource Group. Learn more about our diversity initiatives here.

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. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.

For more information on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, click here.

About Stinson Leonard Street

Stinson Leonard Street LLP provides transactional, counseling and litigation services to clients ranging from individuals and privately held businesses to national companies and international public corporations. We blend a collaborative environment, cost-effective project management and deep legal knowledge to deliver value on each matter and a rewarding experience to each client. Stinson has offices in Kansas City and 12 other U.S. locations. Learn more at stinson.com.