Apply now!Diversity at Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. They believe a diverse environment provides everyone with the support to succeed, and it enables them to swerve their clients more effectively. Teams with diverse viewpoints and perspectives enrich the workplace, providing innovative solutions.
Mayer Brown plays an important role in ensuring that the legal profession is open to all, regardless of socio-economic background.. The firm partners with various organisations (AllAboutSchoolLeavers, Aspiring Solicitors, PRIME) to provide students with training, mentoring, networking and work experience.
To support their employees, Mayer Brown has a number of diversity initiatives in place. The Fusion Network- made up of lawyers and business service staff- focuses on social mobility and social justice. The firm also runs a yearly Black Mentoring Scheme in partnership with Aspiring Solicitors, and hosts events to celebrate Black History Month. In addition to this, the firm provides pro bono legal services to LGBT-focused organisations, and consistently earns awards for LGBT+ inclusiveness.
The firm is also keen to ensure all their employees feel respected and supported. They hold workshops and presentations highlighting unconscious bias, and offering recommendations to cultivate a workplace culture of respect and inclusion. Furthermore, to ensure that employees can reach their full potential, the firm provides resources to support mental wellbeing. Initiatives offered include: stress management advice, financial well-being support, mindfulness presentations and yoga classes.
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