Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that it has earned the top rating of 100 percent in the 2009 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Gibson Dunn is one of 64 law firms who received top marks for their treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) lawyers and staff.

"We are proud to receive this recognition from the HRC Foundation," said Ken Doran, Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. "Gibson Dunn is committed to offering the best possible work environment, one that truly fosters diversity and inclusion. We believe that diversity is key to our continued success as one of the leading law firms in the world."

The Corporate Equality Index rated 583 businesses in total, evaluating LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination policies, transgender health benefits and domestic partner benefits. For more information on the 2009 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.