Recognized for several consecutive years.
The BLP team actively participates in organizations that promote development in the region. This participation has been recognized locally and internationally for more than two decades.
National awards.
BLP has been recognized by various organizations for its work in the pursuit of gender equality, policy improvement and environmental work in Costa Rica.
Carbon Neutral Plus
BLP is the only law firm in Central America to have achieved the prestigious Carbon Neutral Plus certification, reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability for a full decade. This distinction was obtained in the years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Ecological Blue Flag
BLP has achieved the highest rating in the Ecological Blue Flag initiative, earning 8 stars in recognition of its outstanding environmental efforts. This distinction was achieved in the years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Great Place To Work
Thanks to its innovative policies and collaborative work environment, BLP has been consistently recognized as one of the best companies to work for. The firm has obtained this certification in the years: 2018, 2019, and 2024.
Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres (INAMU)
The Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres (INAMU) of Costa Rica has recognized BLP for its exemplary practices in favor of gender equality, highlighting its leadership in the legal sector in the years: 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Microsoft´s Law Firm Diversity Program
BLP has been awarded by Microsoft in its Law Firm Diversity Program for Central America and the Caribbean, achieving first place thanks to its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Consejo Nacional de las Personas con Discapacidad (CONAPDIS)
BLP has been recognized by the Consejo Nacional de las Personas con Discapacidad (CONAPDIS) for its dedication to promoting equality and inclusion, reinforcing its position as a leader in social responsibility within the legal sector.
International awards.
The efforts made by BLP in its constant efforts to achieve the objectives set to guarantee gender equality, equity and inclusion have been recognized with the following awards.
International Financial Law Review: Women in Business Law Awards:
BLP has been awarded in two prestigious categories: Best National Firm for Pro Bono in Latin America and Law Firm of the Year Central America, reaffirming its leadership in the region.
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: “Most Inclusive Firm for LGBT+Lawyers”,
BLP has been recognized as the Most Inclusive Firm for LGBT+ Lawyers for its innovative inclusion and diversity policies applied throughout Central America, highlighting its commitment to equality in the legal sector.
Pro bono: Leading Lights 2023
BLP is part of the exclusive Pro Bono Leading Lights list developed by Latin Lawyer and the Cyrus R. Vance Center. This inclusion, achieved in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, highlights the firm’s significant contribution to strengthening the pro bono culture in Latin America.