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Reed Smith ranks among best workplaces for disability inclusion by Disability Equality Index

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NEW YORK – Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that it has been recognized in the 2024 Disability Equality Index® as one of the best places to work for disability inclusion. This is the fifth consecutive year that the firm has received this distinction. Additionally, the firm received a score of 100%, the highest attainable score in the index.

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Launched in 2015 in the United States as a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the Disability Equality Index is acknowledged today as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business. In 2024, 542 corporations, including 71 Fortune 100 and 220 Fortune 500, utilized the Disability Equality Index to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.

The Disability Equality Index is an objective, reflective, forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed to assist business in advancing inclusion practices. It is a comprehensive benchmark that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions across five scored categories:

  • Culture & Leadership,
  • Enterprise-Wide Access,
  • Employment Practices,
  • Community Engagement, and
  • Supplier Diversity.

Participating companies receive a score, on a scale of 0 to 100, with those scoring 80 or higher earning the distinction of “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the benchmark year.

“Reed Smith is delighted once again to earn a Top Score on the Disability Equality Index. We want to be recognized as a place where persons with disabilities can achieve all their career goals” said James Tandler, partner and Senior Management Team sponsor of the firm’s disability business inclusion group, LEADRS (Looking for the Excellence & Advancement of Persons with Disabilities at Reed Smith). “The AAPD and Disability:IN are consistently raising the bar for excellence in disability inclusion and we are delighted that they have recognized us as a great place to work for people with disabilities.”

Reed Smith is a disability-smart organization, and disability inclusion is an essential pillar of the firm’s diversity and inclusion program. LEADRS, alongside the firm’s Mental Health Task Force and Wellness Works program, supports and enhances the professional, personal, and career development of people with all types of disabilities – physical, mental, visible and non-visible, permanent and temporary – both at the firm and within the legal profession. Through its internal network, commitment to creating an accommodating workplace, and affiliations with organizations, law schools and clients whose values align with the firm’s, Reed Smith is determined to be the law firm of choice for persons with disabilities.

"On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we’re extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow. Their dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable performance in today's global market. Together, we are creating a future where everyone can contribute and thrive,” said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN.

For more information on the 2024 Disability Equality Index, please visit disabilityin.org.