Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Welcome to the Eversheds Sutherland’s global business and human rights hub. Here, you can find our publications on human rights, how these issues affect your business and details of our client events program.

Developments in global business and human rights law

Global employment conditions are under increasing scrutiny. Allegations of modern slavery and trafficking, sweatshop factories, dangerous working conditions and child labor have been made against a wide range of companies, particularly those reliant on long and complex supply chains.

Increasingly, suppliers are being asked to certify their human rights standards and businesses called upon to disclose how they are addressing human rights issues. Governments are reinforcing this change in emphasis by introducing new human rights procurement conditions, governance codes, reporting duties and national action plans.

Experienced global business and human rights lawyers

Workplace human rights abuses cause misery and threaten lives. They also pose a significant risk to your business including reputational, financial, operational and legal damage. To minimize the prospect of brand damage, it is vital that you respond to these challenges by working to prevent harm, demonstrate ethical leadership and build sustainable operations.

Eversheds Sutherland’s risk assessment and due diligence tools play an essential part in that response, helping your businesses to identify and address key human rights risks, demonstrate the action taken and manage the transition towards greater transparency.

§  “Diversity at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP” to “Diversity at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP”

§  “Diversity” section:

o   The firm’s emphasis on diversity is reflected in numerous ways throughout the firm, such as the manner in which we recruit lawyers and other employees, our work-life policies and our professional service efforts. We have been recognized for our achievements in diversity.  More importantly, we understand the significant role a diverse community plays in the firm's growth and development.

§  “Our Awards and Recognitions” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP continues to be recognized for its efforts to promote diversity in the workplace and in the legal profession. In 2016 we were named a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality,” having earned a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and we also were ranked a Top 100 Firm for Minority Attorneys by Law360. In addition, the firm was awarded the Gold Standard Certification for the fifth consecutive year by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

§  “Our Commitment” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity within the firm and in the legal profession.  We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger, more productive law firm.  We hire and promote qualified lawyers and other professionals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.  We understand that diversity enhances our value to clients by allowing us to staff our client teams with professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives.

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a cross-office Diversity Committee with responsibility for supporting and enhancing our firm culture.  Our committee has helped coordinate and lead a number of efforts to advance diversity within our firm and the community. Affinity groups at the firm serve as support networks for attorneys of color; women lawyers; and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys.

o   We are committed to working with our clients as they pursue the common goal of a professional workplace where opportunity is available to all.

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