The LGBTQ+ Affinity Group hosts firmwide events to celebrate Pride Month and actively supports the firm’s advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Dechert is the first law firm to sign on to the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Business Statement Opposing Anti-LGBTQ State Legislation in the United States and repeatedly has been named a “Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion” by the Human Rights Campaign for receiving a score of 100 – the highest possible.

The LGBTQ+ Affinity Group celebrated Pride Month in 2024 by welcoming Broadway Cares, an organization renowned for its commitment to the fight against AIDS and fostering inclusivity in the arts. The Dechert community reveled in the magic of Broadway while enjoying heart-stirring performances and an insightful conversation with Broadway Cares artists. Previously, the group hosted Sarah Warbelow, the Legal Director for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Sarah delivered an insightful presentation on HRC's policy advocacy and litigation strategies addressing the challenges to LGBTQ+ rights across various levels of government.