Diversity Directory | Aspiring Solicitors - Law Careers Diversity Advice https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/ Wed, 29 May 2024 07:48:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Diversity Directory | Aspiring Solicitors - Law Careers Diversity Advice https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/ 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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]]> VWV https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/vwv/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:27:45 +0000 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=24836 The post VWV appeared first on Aspiring Solicitors.

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]]> Covington https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/covington/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:50:13 +0000 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=24852 Covington remains committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive firm, while ensuring that all colleagues are supported and have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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]]> Macfarlanes https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/macfarlanes/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:00:55 +0000 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=25181 We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture throughout the firm, from entry level to partnership. It is about recruiting, retaining and promoting all groups in the firm fairly, and we have invested in our processes to ensure that everyone has the same chance to develop and advance. An inclusive, forward-thinking culture also enables us to provide innovative solutions to our clients.

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]]> Mayer Brown https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/mayer-brown/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:56:14 +0000 http://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=8129 We are committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive environment at Mayer Brown and employ a...

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  • We are committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive environment at Mayer Brown and employ a variety of measures to help us attract, recruit and develop diverse talent. Unconscious bias training, blind CV recruitment, mentoring and our work with diversity organisations all play an important role in our progress towards this goal.

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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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    ]]>     At Akin, we believe that the various perspectives and experiences of our lawyers and staff help us achieve exceptional results for our clients and bring important insights into all aspects of the firm. Our diversity and inclusion strategy includes the following goal areas: leadership commitment, recruiting and diversity pipeline, professional development and inclusive workplaces, and strategic partnerships.

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    ]]>         A&O Shearman https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/ao-shearman/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:51:10 +0000 http://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=7991 At A&O Shearman, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is at the very heart of our firm and our early careers recruitment strategy. Our aims are to attract, recruit and retain the best and most diverse talent and to foster an inclusive environment that encourages our people to feel comfortable and confident being themselves in the workplace.

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    ]]>     Aspiring Solicitors Status:
    Affiliate Partner of Aspiring Solicitors

    Internal Diversity Initiatives:
    Global LGBT network that includes over 700 members and 
allies (A&Out), Inclusive A&O, women’s networks reverse mentoring for our Board and People & Performance Board.

    Diversity Awards & Achievements:
    Award for Enterprise-Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility Category (2017), Finalists in The American Express Best Flexible Working Initiative Award, awarded by Working Families (June, 2016), Winner of the Evening Standard Corporate Citizen of the Year Award (for our Smart Start work experience programme, 2016).

    Aspiring Solicitors Professional Ambassadors:
    Yes (11)

    External Diversity Initiatives:
    Aspiring Solicitors, Founders of the My Plus Recruiters Club aimed at targeting students with disabilities, Rare Recruitment, Stonewall Diversity Champion, The 30% Club, Gender Networks.

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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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    ]]>     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.

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    ]]>         Kennedys https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/kennedys/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:50:04 +0000 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=15652 Kennedys’ commitment to diversity and inclusion is woven into the Firm’s core values of being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Kennedys encourages its lawyers to work together collaboratively and openly whilst embracing diversity in the workplace, fostering an environment where everyone is able to bring their ‘true selves’ to work.

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    ]]>     Kennedys’ commitment to diversity and inclusion is woven into the Firm’s core values of being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Kennedys encourages its lawyers to work together collaboratively and openly whilst embracing diversity in the workplace, fostering an environment where everyone is able to bring their ‘true selves’ to work.

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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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    ]]>     Aspiring Solicitors Status:
    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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