Personal lines insurer
Allstate has announced the first winner of its
Allstate General Counsel’s Excellence in Diversity award.
Sidley Austin was named the recipient of the said award for being “the law firm that best exemplifies Allstate’s commitment to improving diversity in the legal profession,” a report from
PRNewswire said.
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The insurer evaluated candidates for the award based on an inclusive diversity score card, which reviews outside counsels’ recruiting and retention trends, career advancement opportunities for women and lawyers from diverse backgrounds, and initiatives to encourage diversity in the workplace.
“Sidley has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to attract, retain and promote diverse attorneys into its leadership ranks, as well as to support attorneys that require flexible work arrangements,” Allstate general counsel Susie Lees said in the report.
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