The LGBTQ+ Affinity Group fosters connection, inclusion and allyship across the firm through firmwide programming, Pride Month celebrations and community engagement, while supporting Dechert’s broader advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Dechert has been named a “Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion” by the Human Rights Campaign, receiving a score of 100—the highest possible.
During Pride Month, the group hosts a range of educational, networking and community service initiatives. Recent programs have included representatives from Broadway Cares, an organization renowned for its commitment to the fight against AIDS and advancing inclusivity in the arts; Eric Marcus, creator and host of the award-winning podcast Making Gay History; and Michelle Riley, Chair of the Board of Lambda Legal, the nation's oldest and largest legal organization dedicated to advancing the civil rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV. The group also partnered with God's Love We Deliver to prepare nutritious meals for individuals living with serious illnesses, reflecting its commitment to service, inclusion and community engagement.
