Shining Light on LGBTQ+ Inclusion
JERSEY CITY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”), an independent, privately held
investment management firm is furthering its commitment to diversity and
inclusion—within the organization and beyond—with a series of events
that will take place during Pride Month. Outlining the firm’s
activities, James White, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, said, “Our Pride
Month celebration at Lord Abbett, which highlights the 50th year
anniversary of Stonewall, is a reflection of our values as a company in
driving equality for the LGBTQ+ community and all underrepresented
communities.”
Lord Abbett’s Pride Month activities kicked off in bold style as the
firm illuminated its headquarters on the Jersey City waterfront in the
colors of the rainbow pride flag on the night of June 3, 2019. The
lights will continue to show Lord Abbett’s support for the LGBTQ+
community every night in June.
In addition, Lord Abbett will host “Straight for Equality in the
Workplace” ally training led by Jean-Marie Navetta, Director of Learning
& Inclusion for PFLAG National, the nation’s first and largest
organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+)
people, their families, and allies.
Later in June, Brian Bond, Executive Director of PFLAG National, will
host a fireside chat at Lord Abbett with Jim Obergefell, the
self-described accidental activist who was the plaintiff in the landmark
U.S. Supreme Court marriage equality case. Obergefell will share the
story of his role as caregiver for his partner of more than 20 years,
who was nearing the end of his life due to ALS. An unexpected series of
events led to their decision to marry, eventually taking Obergefell to
the Supreme Court and the ground-breaking decision in Obergefell v.
Hodges that resulted in victory for marriage equality. Obergefell is the
co-author, with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Debbie Cenziper, of
the book Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark
case for Marriage Equality, which is being adapted into a feature
film.
For more information about Lord Abbett, please visit lordabbett.com.
About Lord Abbett
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC is an independent, privately held firm with a
singular focus on the management of money. Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett
is one of the oldest money management firms in the United States, and
has forged a culture that is built on people, performance,
relationships, and organizational agility—and guided by the values of
excellence, responsibility, transparency, and collaboration. Lord Abbett
manages approximately $176.7 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2019)
across a full range of U.S. mutual funds, UCITS Funds, institutional and
separately managed accounts, including $1.2 billion for which Lord
Abbett provides investment models to managed account sponsors.
Contacts
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