Washington, DC — May 11, 2012 — Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce the firm was recently named one of the 2012 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity by MultiCultural Law magazine. The firm has been included on this important list every year for the past seven years. Hunton & Williams also was included among the magazine's Top 100 Law Firms for Women.

Multicultural Law's Top 100 list is based on the results of a survey sent annually to more than 250 U.S. law firms. Criteria for a firm's selection include percentage of minority attorneys, strength of leadership commitment, and number and quality of internal and external diversity programs and initiatives.

"Our diversity is one of our greatest assets," stated Wally Martinez, the firm's managing partner. "That's why we maintain a vigorous diversity program to make sure Hunton & Williams continues to be an attractive place to work for the very best diverse talent."