Thought leadership that drives engagement.
Ropes and Gray co-authored “Visibility Counts. Corporate Guidelines for LGBTQ+ Self-ID.” This first-of-its-kind global report on LGBTQ+ self-identification enables companies to invite LGBTQ+ employees to self-Identify, a fundamental step that helps drive equality.
Out Leadership introduced Ropes and Gray to 36 member companies to share the Self-ID research, and the Board Leadership Study allowed Ropes & Gray to engage member companies to help improve their board diversity policies.
Ropes and Gray sponsors OutQUORUM, Out Leadership’s board diversity initiative and summit. As part of the engagement, Out Leadership published “Visibility Counts. The LGBTQ+ Board Leadership Opportunity,” the first ever LGBTQ+ Inclusive Board Diversity Report on the Fortune 500, which includes policy examples and best practices, expands the board diversity conversation globally to be LGBTQ+ inclusive.
In Letter, Out Leadership States SEC Should Adopt "All Dimensions of Diversity Disclosure,” Citing Successful 2020 Nasdaq Collaboration to Secure SEC Approval of Board Diversity Requirement
United States Senator Pens Piece for Out Leadership’s OutNEWS Warning LGBTQ+ Community’s “Ability to Live and Raise Our Family in Peace is in Jeopardy”
In Letter, Out Leadership States SEC Should Adopt "All Dimensions of Diversity Disclosure,” Citing Successful 2020 Nasdaq Collaboration to Secure SEC Approval of Board Diversity Requirement
United States Senator Pens Piece for Out Leadership’s OutNEWS Warning LGBTQ+ Community’s “Ability to Live and Raise Our Family in Peace is in Jeopardy”