We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where our LGBTIQ+ colleagues can progress and develop their careers without fear of discrimination and/or harassment.

Among our initiatives to support the LGBTIQ+ community, we:

  • Support trans inclusion with policies and resources for managers and colleagues to support someone transitioning/affirming their gender in the workplace
  • Regularly consult with our Pride network leadership and membership to ensure our policies and practices continue to support the needs of LGBTIQ+ members in the firm.
In some key regions, we have developed gender-neutral drafting guidelines, whereby gender-neutral language is used in legal documents and in every day correspondence, and where employees are supported in adding their pronouns wherever their name is displayed. By removing assumptions about others’ gender, we remove the risk of misgendering individuals or excluding trans, gender-diverse and non-binary individuals.    

Resource groups

Our region-based Pride networks contribute to our inclusion agenda by encouraging the recruitment, retention and professional development of LGBTIQ+ talent. They provide guidance on LGBTIQ+ inclusive policies and identify opportunities to participate in volunteering and pro bono initiatives which support the LGBTIQ+ community.

Pride 2023 banner

Our Pride networks take a three-pronged approach to their work: storytelling, networking and partnering on joint initiatives.

Storytelling and role modeling are key parts of how we create inclusive spaces within our firm. The Pride networks profile leaders and role models from offices around the world, and also provide opportunities to learn and to hold space for people who want to learn how to be better, more active allies. Furthermore, our annual recognition and celebration of Pride Month provides Pride network members the opportunity to share insights, opinions and experiences while building community.

The Pride networks have also worked with and mentored other organizations’ LGBTIQ+ resource groups  – including some within our client organizations – and assisted in their growth and development. By building strong relationships with other LGBTIQ+ networks outside of the firm, the Pride networks have been able to further amplify their inclusive impact.

Marching for Pride

Many of our Pride networks around the world participate annually in LGBTIQ+ parades, including Pride in Calgary (for which we are the sole legal partner), London, Brisbane, Perth and Vancouver, Mardi Gras in Sydney, Midsumma in Melbourne and Pink Dot in Hong Kong and Singapore.