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Inclusion & diversity

To be the global law firm of choice we believe the rich variety of ethnicity, culture and heritage across the globe needs to be reflected in our firm.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are core values. We see these issues as a matter of fairness and justice and therefore as a core value of both Clifford Chance and the law. We know that the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and that people flourish in an environment where they are supported in expanding their careers.

Our current and future success is dependent upon us continuing to build and nurture deeper roots in the communities in which we operate which means diversity is also an economic imperative for Clifford Chance. A diversity of life experiences, cultures, backgrounds and histories allows us to build better teams which can provide the most innovative advice and solutions for our clients. It is the richness of our different cultures and histories that walk through the doors of our offices, on every continent every day, that is the essential ingredient to our global success.  

Highlights

Clifford Chance Scholarship for Diverse Students in Europe

Continental Europe

Anisha Kumar (Spain), Michael Esq (Luxembourg) and Anamaria Terreros Real (Spain) as the winners of the 2024 Scholarships for Diverse Students in Europe. They will each be granted €10,000 to support their studies and set the groundwork for a thriving start to their professional journey.

National Reconciliation Week

Australia

In recognition of National Reconciliation Week in Australia we organised an exclusive screening of ‘Genocide in the Wildflower State’ at our Sydney office.

We were fortunate to have Jim Morrison, Chair of the Western Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation, host the event. The documentary sheds light on a dark period in Western Australia's history, featuring firsthand accounts from Stolen Generation survivors while highlighting their inspiring journey towards healing and justice. The film serves as a powerful call for understanding and reconciliation.

Pictured here are our colleagues and Jim Morrison, wearing T-shirts from Clothing the Gaps, the first Aboriginal business accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia.

US Black History Month

US

Our Black & Latino Affinity Group hosted a career-focused fireside chat featuring leaders from New York, Houston, São Paulo and London in celebration of Black History Month. The panelists discussed navigating the legal profession, building a successful career, and embracing the unique strengths that diversity brings to the legal landscape in front of packed rooms of colleagues in our NY, Houston and DC offices.

Cultural diversity, gender equality and inclusion in the workplace

Hong Kong

The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong, in collaboration with Clifford Chance, hosted a panel on the significance of cultural diversity, gender equality and inclusion at the workplace for its members.

Our speakers were Dr. Laura McHale, managing director and leadership psychologist at Conduit Consultants Limited; Charlotte Leung, Partner; and Puja Kapai, associate professor at the Faculty of Law and convenor of the Women’s Studies Research Centre at the University of Hong Kong. Dauwood Malik, Office Managing Partner for Hong Kong, acted as moderator for the session.

UK Black History Month

UK

In collaboration with Citi's Legal D&I Forum and London Black Heritage Network, our UK Race, Equality and Celebrating Heritage (REACH) network hosted an evening on in conversation with critically acclaimed author, journalist and TV presenter Candice Brathwaite. We discussed Candice's experiences, her podcasts, contribution to fashion and her first novel, Cuts Both Ways – a sharp and funny young adult love story that explores themes of race, class, and the complexities of growing up as a Black British teen.

See yourself at Clifford Chance

USA

When Zoya Afridi looked into the mirror, she just saw an attorney in her third year.

Then we showed her who we see.

Zoya is not only a lawyer, but also a singer, a member of Clifford Chance's Asian American Pacific Islander Affinity Group, and someone who will put all her time and energy into bringing people together. Watch as Zoya reflect on her experience at Clifford Chance and realize her impact on colleagues and the firm.

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REACH

Across our global network we have a range of committees focusing on ethnicity, culture, race and heritage that reflect the wide variety of people who make up our firm. These include the REACH (Race Equality and Celebrating Heritage) network; and the Black and Latino Committee, and the Asian and Pacific Islanders Committee in the US.

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