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Amerisure's Metro Detroit Headquarters Awarded Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Recognition

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amerisure Insurance has once again been recognized among Metropolitan Detroit's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®. This year marks the 18th time Amerisure has been named to the prestigious list for southeast Michigan. The program identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in human resource practices and employee enrichment.

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  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amerisure Insurance has once again been recognized among Metropolitan Detroit's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®.
  • The program identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in human resource practices and employee enrichment.
  • Amerisure's Atlanta service center has also been awarded the Best and Brightest recognition for 2023.
  • To see the full list of 2023 Metro Detroit recipients or learn more about the award, click here .

Registration and Nominations Now Open to Nonprofits for Classy's Collaborative Conference and the 2023 Classy Awards

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy, a giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about, announced today new details around its Collaborative conference and the 9th annual Classy Awards. 

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  • Classy customers will also have the opportunity to attend User Conference sessions that will help them fine-tune their skills on the Classy platform.
  • Classy has also officially opened nominations for the 9th annual Classy Awards.
  • Since its inception in 2009, the Classy Awards has grown to become the premier awards for the social sector by celebrating the impact of innovative nonprofits.
  • Winners for the 2023 Classy Awards will be announced live at the Collaborative on June 7, 2023.

Kirkland & Ellis Named New Title Sponsor of Corporate Counsel Women of Color®

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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"Kirkland & Ellis has been a long-time supporter of CCWC and is now amplifying their commitment by becoming Title Sponsor in our 19th year.

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  • "Kirkland & Ellis has been a long-time supporter of CCWC and is now amplifying their commitment by becoming Title Sponsor in our 19th year.
  • In 2023, CCWC's conference will be held at the National Harbor Gaylord in Oxon Hill, Maryland, from September 27-30, 2023.
  • "Laurie and CCWC have created a transformative platform for women of color general and in-house counsel.
  • Kirkland is proud to lead the way as Title Sponsor for the 2023 Career Strategies Conference," says Ellisen Turner, a Kirkland partner and one of the firm's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee co-chairs.

Katten Designated Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus Law Firm

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Katten announced today that the firm earned 2022 Mansfield Certified Plus status, marking the second consecutive year in which the firm has achieved at least 30 percent underrepresented attorney representation in a notable number of current leadership roles.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Katten announced today that the firm earned 2022 Mansfield Certified Plus status, marking the second consecutive year in which the firm has achieved at least 30 percent underrepresented attorney representation in a notable number of current leadership roles.
  • The Mansfield Rule is a winning idea offered in 2016 during Diversity Lab's Women in Law Hackathon and was named after Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States.
  • Katten was a member of the inaugural Mansfield Rule cohort and has renewed its participation and met the certification requirements every year.
  • Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.

Lathrop GPM Recognized as 2022 Top Performer and Compass Award Winner by Leadership Council for Legal Diversity

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is proud to announce that the firm has been named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). These awards recognize law firms and corporations showing a strong commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive legal profession.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is proud to announce that the firm has been named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD).
  • These awards recognize law firms and corporations showing a strong commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive legal profession.
  • The Top Performer award recognizes those organizations in the top 20 percent for participation in LCLD programs and activities.
  • Lathrop GPM Managing Partner Cameron Garrison created a public pledge detailing the actions he and the organization will take to advance diverse talent in the firm.

News Literacy Project receives largest single donation from CA philanthropists Melanie and Richard Lundquist

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Melanie and Richard Lundquist, co-founders of the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools and two of California's most significant philanthropists, today announced a $10 million commitment to the News Literacy Project — the largest in the 14-year history of the nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, which is the country's largest provider of news literacy education. During the 2021-22 school year alone, educators using NLP content, training and programs reached an estimated 2.4 million students.

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  • "From COVID to January 6 to climate change, the misinformation crisis facing our country is an urgent threat.
  • Because of its proliferation, democracy is circling the drain," Melanie Lundquist said.
  • Melanie and Richard Lundquist have appeared four times on The Philanthropy 50, the annual list of America's 50 most generous philanthropists.
  • Melanie was named "Philanthropist of the Year" in 2019 by the Los Angeles Business Journal for driving systemic change.

Katten Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as 2022 Top Performer and Compass Award Winner

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm has been named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), recognizing law firms and corporations that have shown a strong commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive legal profession.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm has been named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), recognizing law firms and corporations that have shown a strong commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive legal profession.
  • "Both distinctions reflect Katten's strong partnership with LCLD and longstanding dedication to further promote diversity in the legal field," said Chief Diversity Partner Leslie Minier.
  • Participation in the LCLD Fellows and Pathfinder programs, which focus on foundational leadership skills, career development strategies, mentoring and networking opportunities.
  • Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.

Oshkosh Corporation Named a 2022 Leading Disability Employer

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, announced today that it has been named a 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD).

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, announced today that it has been named a 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD).
  • Oshkosh Corporation is honored to be recognized as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer by NOD, said Emma McTague, senior vice president and chief human resources officer.
  • The Oshkosh Corporation Abilities Network (OCAN) is one of seven employee business resource groups at Oshkosh, committed to building an inclusive culture.
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Greenberg Traurig's Philip I. Person Wins Emerging Diversity Leader Award

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Philip I. Person will receive the Marci Rubin Emerging Diversity Leader award at the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) Business Conference's Recognition Luncheon Oct. 14 in Los Angeles.

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  • Person will receive the Marci Rubin Emerging Diversity Leader award at the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) Business Conference's Recognition Luncheon Oct. 14 in Los Angeles.
  • Person will receive the Marci Rubin Emerging Diversity Leader award at the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) Business Conference's Recognition Luncheon Oct. 14 in Los Angeles.
  • Winners of the award are practicing attorneys who have demonstrated an active commitment to diversifying the bar and exhibit strong leadership qualities.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

American Water Recognized as 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it was recognized as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD).

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it was recognized as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD).
  • American Water is honored to be recognized as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the NOD, said Susan Hardwick, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water.
  • The NOD Leading Disability Employer Seal recognizes companies for measuring and achieving strong talent outcomes for people with disabilities.
  • Organizations wanting to compete for the NOD Leading Disability Employer Seal voluntarily opt in to be considered.