the Year Goodwin was named IP Firm of the Year at LMG Life Sciences Awards Law360 named Goodwin's Life Sciences and Intellectual Property practices Practice Groups of the Year, with the latter practice earning that recognition for the third consecutive year Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Goodwin has its own diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team that supports the firm’s DEI-related initiatives and goals. According to Goodwin, diversity, equity and inclusion are core values that drive its approach to the business and practice of law. Firm-wide initiatives that were created to raise awareness, support DEI competencies and create space for connection within the workplace include: Confronting Anti-Black Racism — in 2021, Goodwin launched its Black Anti-Racism Task Force. The task force is composed of Goodwin's senior management and Black leaders, including partners, associates and global operations team members. The task force works to address anti-Black racism in the legal industry and in Goodwin's communities, and examines the firm's global systems, processes and practices to improve the experience and career trajectories of Goodwin's Black lawyers and global operation team members. Inclusive Leadership Training — Goodwin conducts inclusive leadership training as a part of its strategy to build a more inclusive community within the firm. These trainings are implemented throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruiting to onboarding to performance reviews. Additionally, each senior DEI leader works with legal practice group leaders to curate a DEI strategy specific to their circumstances while still remaining aligned with firm-wide efforts. AllVoices — In December 2021, Goodwin partnered with and launched AllVoices – a platform where employees and partners can ask questions, voice concerns around topics such as inclusion, workplace respect, or company culture, report microaggressions, provide feedback or communicate directly with Goodwin’s senior DEI and HR Talent teams anonymously. Social Justice Advocacy — Goodwin engages in pro bono opportunities related to social justice advocacy through organizations like the Law Firm Anti-Racism Alliance, the Last Prisoner Project and Lawyers for Good Government. The firm’s docket includes many asylum and naturalization cases and clinics, including VAWA. Moreover, one of Goodwin’s most popular projects at the firm is the Transgender Name Change Project in partnership with GLAD. In January 2020, Goodwin announced public retention and advancement goals to be achieved in the next five years as a key next step in the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion journey. By January 2025: The diversity of (i) Goodwin’s senior associate population