Equality Illinois Recognizes 51 Law Firms for ‘Raising the Bar’ on LGBTQ Inclusivity 25 percent more law firms are backing LGBTQ employees and community CHICAGO (August 1, 2017)–Equality Illinois, the state’s LGBTQ civil rights organization, is recognizing 51 law firms in Illinois, a 25 percent increase from last year, for leading the way in 2017 …
Equality Illinois Recognizes 40 Law Firms for ‘Raising the Bar’ on LGBT Inclusivity U.S. District Court Judge Staci Yandle to honor recipients CHICAGO (July 25, 2016)–Forty Illinois law firms that lead the way in providing a welcoming and fair work environment for LGBT employees and engaging with the LGBT community are being recognized by Equality …
EQUALITY ILLINOIS HONORS 42 LAW FIRMS FOR COMMITMENT TO LGBT DIVERSITY Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis to Address Recognized Firms at ‘Raising the Bar’ Breakfast CHICAGO (July 15, 2015) – Equality Illinois today recognized 42 Illinois law firms for “Raising the Bar” and leading the way in providing a welcoming and fair work …
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EQUALITY ILLINOIS HONORS 41 LAW FIRMS FOR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY Chief Judge Diane Wood of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to Address Recognized Firms at ‘Raising the Bar’ Breakfast CHICAGO (August 6, 2014) – Equality Illinois today recognized 41 Illinois law firms for “Raising the Bar” and leading the way in …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24th, 2023 Equality Illinois Announces 2023 Gala Celebration CHICAGO, IL – Equality Illinois with presenting sponsor Molson Coors Beverage Company will present its annual Gala on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Hilton Chicago. Called the “who’s who of Illinois politics” by ABC News, the Equality Illinois Annual Gala is one of …
The contributions made by the Illinois business community toward the work of Equality Illinois, the state’s oldest and largest advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Illinoisans, continue at a robust pace, fueled by a shared belief that fairness and inclusiveness are not only the right thing to do but are also good business practices. …
Robust Business Support Backs Equality Illinois Work Well-known companies sponsor EQIL’s Valentine’s Day Gala CHICAGO (February 4, 2015) – The contributions made by the Illinois business community toward the work of Equality Illinois, the state’s oldest and largest advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Illinoisans, continue at a robust pace, fueled by a shared …
Back to Main PRESS RELEASES Page Col. Pritzker to Chair Equality Illinois Gala December 16, 2013 Equality Illinois Honors Chicago Urban League November 22, 2013 Equality Illinois Marriage Forums Help Community Understand New Law November 21, 2013 Midwest LGBT Rights Organizations Gather to Plan Next Steps, Celebrate Recent Victories November 13, 2013 Equality Illinois Applauds …
Back to Main PRESS RELEASES Page [one_fourth]December 29, 2012[/one_fourth][three_fourth_last]President Obama Supports Action on Marriage Equality in Illinois[/three_fourth_last] [one_fourth]December 27, 2012[/one_fourth][three_fourth_last]University of Illinois Study Points to Need for Marriage Equality throughout Illinois[/three_fourth_last] [one_fourth]December 23, 2012[/one_fourth][three_fourth_last]Clergy and Faith Leaders Endorse Freedom to Marry[/three_fourth_last] [one_fourth]December 23, 2012[/one_fourth][three_fourth_last]Letter from Clergy and Faith Leaders[/three_fourth_last] [one_fourth]December 20, 2012[/one_fourth][three_fourth_last]Momentum for Marriage Equality …