Our internal diversity networks
These are our internal networks and groups we have established, click to view more information.
Bahawal A
Trainee Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Darrin C
Trainee Solicitor
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Fraser H
Future Trainee Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
George W
Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Hazel L
Trainee Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Jennifer O
Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Lizzie B
Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Martin D
Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Sunil P
Associate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Diversity at Freshfields:
Diversity and inclusion are central to our strategic goals as a firm. Creating an inclusive environment, where diversity of thought is valued, and people feel they belong and can thrive is important to us all. We recognise that diversity and inclusion is also key to making us a stronger firm, with a diverse pool of talent, delivering better outcomes for our clients and enhancing the experience of colleagues in teams. Our six key areas of focus globally are gender, race and ethnicity, LGBTQ+ and gender identity, disability, social mobility, and mental health and wellbeing.
It’s a real privilege to be part of a firm that goes beyond simply saying the right things – anybody can do that – and takes active, purposive steps to propagate an environment where everybody can comfortably be themselves. The buy-in across the firm is clear and demonstrated through the powerful presence of our employee-led networks, such as our Social Mobility Network, Women’s Network, and Black Affinity Network (just to name a few!). They play an integral role in empowering our colleagues, and working constructively with the firm to ensure Freshfields is leading on issues that are important to our people.
External Diversity Initiatives:
- Partner member of Business Disability Forum
- Founding Member of Stonewall
- Participants of cross-company mentoring programme with The 30% club
- Rare Recruitment
- Aspiring Solicitors
- GROW Mentoring
- Members of MyPlus Consulting
- Reverse mentoring programme
- Members of OUT Leadership
- The Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship
- Founding member of LegalCORE
- Founding member of Neurodiversity in Business
- Members of Purple Space
- Signatory of the Mindful Business Charter
- Members of This Can Happen
Awards & Recognition:
- Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) – we have achieved Gold Standard Certification 2023
- Stonewall Top Global Employer 2023 – Gold Award
- Stonewell’s Special Recognition Award for global LGBTQ+ executive leadership
- Tim Wilkins and Annette Byron named on Involve’s EMpower Role Model List 2023
- Reena Palmer named on Involve’s Enabled Role Model List 2023
- Teresa Ko named on Involve’s HERoes Role Model List 2023
- Social Mobility Index 2023 Top 75 Employer
- Georgia Dawson and Raquel Florez named on Involve’s OUTstanding LGBTQ+ Role Model List 2023
- Mansfield Plus Certified
- Named on The Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality
We are focused on ensuring everyone at Freshfields can belong, engage, and excel. Through these priorities we aim to harness our people’s strengths, insights, and desire for change, and embed commitments across our firm that help everyone understand the role they play in shaping our progress. Through the work of our dedicated D&I team, our amazing employee networks and sponsors, and aligned to our targets we look forward to welcoming new joiners who can contribute to our inclusive culture with ideas and insights to share.
