Injustice and trauma caused by systemic racism remain prevalent, which is why our work toward justice and racial equity remains a priority all year round. Many of our regions have worked to develop strategic priorities anchored to accountability and a commitment to effect real and sustainable change in racial equity and improve ethnic and cultural diversity by increasing representation at all levels, ensuring inclusion and addressing and eliminating unconscious bias.

Resource groups

Resource groups and networks in key regions across the globe support racial equity and cultural diversity by normalizing dialogues about race and culture in the workplace, as well as focusing on contributing to a culture that nurtures, develops and retains racially and culturally diverse talent.

Race Equity Council

Our Race Equity Council (REC) in Canada works closely with firm leadership to advise on racial equity strategies in their region. Initiatives include supporting increasing representation through recruitment and the pipeline to law schools in Canada. 

Career Strategies Programme (CSP)

We created and launched a Career Strategies Programme (CSP) to support the career development, engagement and inclusion of firm members who self-identity as Black, Asian, minority ethnic or people of color. These programs are currently available to employees across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Canada.

Micro-inequities training

We offer a range of educational opportunities to advance inclusion, including micro-inequities training that allows our people to learn how certain subtle behaviors can impact those affected, and how to recognize and interrupt the behaviors to create a psychologically safe and inclusive workplace.

Demographic data

We continue to improve our data quality where we are able to collect it, leveraging this data to establish goals and KPIs that drive accountability for progress towards our strategic priorities.

In Australia, for example, we have administered DE&I surveys for many years and can now track our progress against our goal to increase the cultural and racial diversity of our workforce. In South Africa, we leverage our data to make progress with our Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and Employment Equity targets.