Overarching Archives | Aspiring Solicitors https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/directory_strand/generic/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:12:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Overarching Archives | Aspiring Solicitors https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/directory_strand/generic/ 32 32 Bird & Bird https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/bird-bird/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:57:45 +0000 http://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=7950 We know an inclusive culture, alongside a diverse workforce, makes us more innovative and agile. Diversity and inclusion in all that we do: our ambition is to have a culture built on empathy and respect, where identity is never a barrier to success, and we all have the freedom to be ourselves.

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Affiliate Member of Aspiring Solicitors

Internal Diversity Initiatives:
Bird & Bird Bursary Scheme, Pioneer Programme (social mobility), Global Women’s Leadership Programme, Mental Health and Wellbeing seminars and training, Family seminars and Coaching for New and Expectant Parents, Inclusive Leadership training.

Diversity Awards & Achievements:
Shortlisted for Diversity Initiative of the Year at the British Legal Awards (for Social Mobility programmes).

Aspiring Solicitors Professional Ambassadors:
Yes (4)

External Diversity Initiatives:
Aspiring Solicitors, Founding signatories of the Law Society Diversity & Inclusion Charter, Stonewall, Cityparents, BITC Workplace Gender Equality and Working Families, Employ-ability, Member of PRIME, Active member of the Enabling Enterprise programme.

 

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]]> Akin https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/akin/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:03:54 +0000 http://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=8034 At Akin, we believe that the various perspectives and experiences of our lawyers and staff help us...

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]]> Blake Morgan https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/blake-morgan/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:16:32 +0000 http://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=8065 At Blake Morgan, our aim is to make a difference for our clients, our people and our communities. We work to ensure that we recognise, support and promote the wide-ranging talents we have within our business, through ensuring that our environment is one that listens, and one where everyone can reach their fullest potential. Our job is to remove barriers to success, and create a platform that enables our people and their talents to drive forward the success of our firm.

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]]> Baker McKenzie https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/baker-mckenzie/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:37:39 +0000 http://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=7876 Aspiring Solicitors Status: Affiliate Member of Aspiring Solicitor Internal Diversity Initiatives: This is Me mental health campaign,...

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Affiliate Member of Aspiring Solicitor

Internal Diversity Initiatives:
This is Me mental health campaign, Staff networks: Baker LGBT & Allies, BakerOpportunity (Social Mobility), BakerWomen, BakerEthnicity, BakerWellbeing. Back to School volunteer scheme, HeForShe campaign.

Diversity Awards & Achievements:
Social Mobility Business Compact Champions, Contextual Recruitment Pioneers, Stonewall Global Top Employer, 7th in Stonewall’s UK Workplace Equality Index, Stonewall Highly Commended Network, DKMS Corporate Stem Cell Donor Recruitment Award. Steering group: Rare’s Contextual Recruitment System, This is Me in the City, DKMS Corporate.

Aspiring Solicitors Professional Ambassadors:
Yes (11)

External Diversity Initiatives:
Aspiring Solicitors, BLD Foundation, Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces Campaign (coordinator at Law Society Rugby 7s), NOTICED, The 30% Club, UN Women’s Corporate Advisory Group, UN Women’s Empowerment Principles signatory, PRIME, The Social Mobility Business Compact, The Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professional’s Programme, Stonewall Global and UK Champions, Career Ready, City Solicitors Horizons, 
Ark Pathways to Law, Lawyers in Schools.

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]]> Bristows https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/bristows/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:24:13 +0000 http://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=7822 We are really proud of our long-standing positive attitude, commitment and approach towards inclusion and diversity at Bristows. We were the first city firm to appoint a female Joint Managing Partner (well over 20 years ago now) and the third woman to hold this position is currently in post. We work hard to maintain the culture where everyone thrives and succeeds.

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]]> Bristows has maintained a positive attitude and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion since appointing the first female Joint Managing Partner in the city over 20 years ago. Working in a firm where a truly diverse workforce can thrive and reach their full potential is paramount to operating successfully and we recognise the wealth of knowledge and experience that every individual who joins us, or works with us, can bring.

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]]> Charles Russell Speechlys https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/charles-russell-speechlys/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:11:46 +0000 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=13614 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.

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]]> Cooley https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/cooley/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:27:05 +0000 http://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=7868 Aspiring Solicitors Status: Supporting Member of Aspiring Solicitors Internal Diversity Initiatives: Women’s Initiative, African American and LGBTQ...

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Supporting Member of Aspiring Solicitors

Internal Diversity Initiatives:
Women’s Initiative, African American and LGBTQ affinity groups, Minority Associates Group, Diversity Fellowship Program, Diversity Awareness Month, Family Liaison Program, implicit bias and inclusive leadership training programmes.

Diversity Awards & Achievements:
Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list as well as Fortune’s Best Companies lists for Women, Flexibility, Parents and Millennials, perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Women in Law Empowerment Forum 
Gold Standard Certification, consistently ranked on The American Lawyer’s Diversity Scorecard.

External Diversity Initiatives:
Aspiring Solicitors, UK Law Society Diversity and Inclusion Charter, PRIME, IP Inclusive, Women in Law London (WILL), Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF), National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), Leadership Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD), Black Solicitors Network, Rare Contextual Recruitment System, Pathways to Law programme, The Brokerage – Working 
in the City Programme, Association of Women Solicitors.

Aspiring Solicitors Professional Ambassadors:

Yes (1)

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]]> DAC Beachcroft https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/dac-beachcroft/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:01:31 +0000 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=10917 The post DAC Beachcroft appeared first on Aspiring Solicitors.

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]]> Dechert https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/dechert/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:15:30 +0000 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=12488 Diversity and inclusion are at the core of Dechert’s culture and business strategy. Our partnership with Aspiring...

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]]> Diversity and inclusion are at the core of Dechert’s culture and business strategy. Our partnership with Aspiring Solicitors goes from strength to strength, with a total of 16 Aspiring Solicitors members having accepted a training contract with us over the past 3 years.

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]]> DWF https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/dwf/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:33:32 +0000 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=12491 At DWF we aim to create an inclusive environment where all our people shape our culture by sharing their perspectives, experiences and challenge our thinking. We value this diversity of thought as it helps us to become a better global business and be better together, one of our core values.

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