Andrews Kurth Receives 2012 Diversity Leader Award
(Houston, Texas)—Andrews Kurth was recently recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal as a leader in diversity. The firm received the 2012 Diversity Leader Award® for demonstrating outstanding diversity communication practices throughout the year.
“We’re delighted to see more and more companies earning the Diversity Leader Award®,” said James Rector, publisher of Profiles in Diversity Journal. “Four years ago about 40 companies were eligible for the Diversity Leader Award®. This year there are 68 companies—a 60 percent increase. More industry leaders are coming forward to explain to our readers what is working and what isn’t, and this is exactly what our magazine is designed to do—be the forum for diversity and inclusion best practices.”
The Diversity Leader Award® is presented to companies that share their success stories on a regular basis through participation in Diversity Journal’s special editorial features, sharing news releases, and offering profiles of their leaders. “Such ongoing communication serves as a beacon to others to proclaim their own commitment to diversity and inclusion,” said Rector. “The companies that have been awarded this year have done a tremendous job with their programs and initiatives thus far.”
“Andrews Kurth is honored to receive this award from Profiles in Diversity Journal,” said Elizabeth Campbell, Partner and Chief Diversity Officer for Andrews Kurth. “We are proud of the accomplishments that we have achieved through the innovative work of our senior leadership, our Diversity Committee, and our Women's Initiative Team. Proactive communications are consistent with the firm's strategic plan and our efforts to promote our culture of collaboration, diversity and inclusion, personal commitment and professionalism.”
About Diversity and Inclusion at Andrews Kurth
At Andrews Kurth, diversity and inclusion are "core values." We strive to leverage our diversity and inclusion strategy to create an environment where our professionals can perform to their highest potential and deliver quality legal services to our clients.
About Profiles in Diversity Journal
Now in its 14th year, Profiles in Diversity Journal® is a bi-monthly magazine focusing on diversity/inclusion in business, government, healthcare, non-profit, higher education and military settings. The focus of the Journal is on senior leadership, best practices, benchmarking, workforce diversity & inclusion strategies, recognition of employee contribution, global inclusion practices and features about what makes organizations great.
About Andrews Kurth LLP
For more than a century, Andrews Kurth has built its practice on the belief that “straight talk is good business.” Real answers, clear vision and mutual respect define the firm’s relationships with clients, colleagues, communities and employees. With 400 lawyers and offices in Austin, Beijing, Dallas, Houston, London, New York, Research Triangle Park, The Woodlands and Washington, DC, Andrews Kurth represents a wide array of clients in multiple industries. For more information about Andrews Kurth, please visit andrewskurth.com.
