Championing LGBTQ+
Championing LGBTQ+ colleagues
We provide a wide range of activity and programs to support, empower and advance our LGBTQ+ colleagues. From celebrating Pride and LGBTQ+ History Months to networking, professional development and a number of social events.
- Spectrum LGBTQ+ Affinity Network (London, US, Asia-Pacific and Germany): Supporting the Firm's community of LGBTQ+ lawyers and business services colleagues, while working on opportunities to increase the recruitment, retention and development of LGBTQ+ people. Spectrum spearheads our global Pride and LGBTQ+ History Month celebrations, while also informing programs and policies to ensure we're offering a Firm that works for everyone
- Sponsorships of LGBTQ+ professional development and career conferences, including the annual Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair, DiversCity in Law in London and ProutatWork in Germany
- Annual global and in-country Pride, Black Pride and LGBTQ+ Month celebrations
- Personalized outreach to law school LGBTQ+ affinity groups including OUTlaw and Lambda
- National Coming Out Day celebrations with office-wide stories from our people
The Firm has made it a priority to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Jack Klaren, Associate
Since joining the Firm, I've felt and experienced very positive LGBT+ support and acknowledgement. It has been a proud experience so far.
Richard Hogg, Director of Information Governance