Our internal diversity networks
These are our internal networks and groups we have established, click to view more information.
Bethany Ca
Trainee Solicitor
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Dhara S
Trainee Solicitor
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Emily C
Senior Associate
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Joshua G
Senior Associate
Charles Russell Speechlys
Julia M
Trainee Solicitor
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Karin M
Trainee Solicitor
Charles Russell Speechly LLP
Katie F
Trainee Solicitor
Charles Russell Speechlys
Kayleigh M
Trainee Solicitor
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Rebecca D
Senior Associate
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Shivi R
Associate
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Diversity at Charles Russell Speechlys:
We are an international law firm with a focus on private capital at the intersection of personal, family and business. We are based in London, Guildford and Cheltenham in the UK with international offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Our ability to understand people makes us who we are. We work together to build deep and trusted relationships that deliver meaningful value to our clients. We do this with empathy, attention and clarity. No jargon, no attitude. We know what matters.
We are committed to building and upholding an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work, equal opportunities are available to all, a culture of mutual respect is maintained, and differences are welcomed and celebrated.
This commitment is driven from the top by our dedicated Future Firm Group (FFG), co-chaired by our Managing Partner and Senior Partner. The FFG also includes our Directors of Human Resources, Partner for Responsible Business and our Head of DEI, as well as senior representatives from each of our internal DEI networks.
The Firm’s five DEI employee Networks focus on:
- Gender
- Disability & neurodiversity and mental health & wellbeing
- LGBTQ+
- Race, ethnicity, religion & belief
- Social mobility
External Diversity Initiatives:
- Law Society Women in Law pledge
- LeGalBesT
- Mindful Business Charter
- Rare Race Fairness Commitment
- Rare contextual recruitment tool
- Social Mobility Foundation
- Stonewall
- 10,000 Black Interns
Awards & Recognition:
Ranked 32nd in Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers list 2023
Achieved the Gold Award in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2023
Achieved the High Commended Network Award in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2023
Ranked 52nd in the Social Mobility Employer Index’s Top 75 Employers
Highly commended by All About Law for Best Access to Lawyers 2023
Highly Commended by All About Law Most Popular Virtual Event 2023
Highly Commended by All About Law for Most Engaging Virtual Event 2023
Our Firm is built on the foundations of our values – being authentic, collaborative, committed and forward-thinking. Having an inclusive and equitable culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work from day one is therefore key. Our commitment to this is driven from the top, through our dedicated Future Firm Group, and throughout our Firm, through our fantastic employee Networks. We all have a role to play.