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- Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. Kate Eisenberg, 617-348-4730 kfeisenberg@mintz.com Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. announced that for the second straight year, the firm has received a top rating of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. The index provides an in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees. The firm will also be included in the Human Rights Campaign's "Best Places to Work" list.

The 2009 Corporate Equality Index rated 583 businesses across the country, evaluating factors such as non-discrimination policies, diversity training, benefits for domestic partners and transgender employees, and GLBT employee resource groups. Mintz Levin's

perfect score demonstrates the firm's commitment to the equal treatment of its employees and clients irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.

"Diversity, equality and fairness are values that have long been embedded in the core fabric of this firm," said Rosemary Allen, Chair of Mintz Levin's Diversity Committee. "We know that the strongest and most effective work environment is one in which each employee's identity is respected and treated as an integral part of our community. We are proud that the Human Rights Campaign has once again recognized us and the many other companies who hold these same values."

Mintz Levin is committed to encouraging and supporting diversity in its firm culture. A 12-member Diversity Committee, consisting of partners and non-attorney professionals, convenes monthly to introduce and review policies which aid in the recruiting, retention and mentoring of its diverse employees. The firm also promotes the establishment of affinity groups such as the GLBT Group, Minority Attorneys Group, and Women Attorneys Group, to provide peer to peer support and mentoring.

The Corporate Equality Index report can be downloaded from HRC's website at www.hrc.org/cei

Mintz Levin is an AmLaw 100 law firm with offices in the US and the UK. The firm has exceptional depth in a broad range of practice areas, but our clients recognize that what sets us apart from other law firms is our industry focus. By truly understanding business drivers and industry trends, we are able to provide our clients with more than just legal advice. We provide legal solutions to our clients' business issues. Since 1933, our lawyers have represented entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, government agencies, and leaders in primary industries that include Life Sciences/Biotechnology; Technology & Communications; Energy & Clean Technology; Financial Services & Insurance; Healthcare; Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction; and Retail & Consumer Products. Our practical knowledge combined with our industry expertise enables us to provide our clients with enterprise legal advice that gives their business a competitive advantage in the marketplace. For detailed information on the firm we invite you to visit www.mintz.com.

Firm recognized for its on-going commitment to GLBT equality in
the workplace