Social mobility Archives | Aspiring Solicitors https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/directory_strand/social-mobility/ 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 Social mobility Archives | Aspiring Solicitors https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/directory_strand/social-mobility/ 32 32 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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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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Aspiring Solicitors Status:
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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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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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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BCLP https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-diversity-and-inclusion-directory/bclp/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:26:45 +0000 https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/?post_type=diversity-directory&p=13615 BCLP has a track-record of leading from the front and taking a strong, visible and authentic stance on inclusion and diversity. We strive every day to create a workplace where every individual feels able to be themselves, can thrive; and meaningfully contribute to the firm’s success.

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BCLP has a track-record of leading from the front and taking a strong, visible and authentic stance on inclusion and diversity. We strive every day to create a workplace where every individual feels able to be themselves, can thrive; and meaningfully contribute to the firm’s success.

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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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Aspiring Solicitors Status:
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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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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