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Ethnicity

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

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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Race Equality Awareness Week

UK

Clifford Chance is proud to be signatory to the Halo Code in the UK to protect Black colleagues who come to work with natural and protective Afro hairstyles.

To celebrate Race Equality Week some of our colleagues shared their experiences in the workplace and why it's important to protect and celebrate Black hair and hairstyles.

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Lunar New Year

Global

Lunar New Year is a time of renewal and togetherness.

Colleagues in Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Paris and London gathered to welcome the Year of the Rabbit with traditional Lion Dances, fantastic food and learning one of the festival rituals at a Chinese calligraphy workshop - writing blessings on red paper!

Black and Thriving in the UAE

Middle East

We are delighted to have sponsored the UAE Black Professionals Network's Black History Month event. Attendees engaged in an open, honest and meaningful discussion. The discussion centred around how to thrive as a Black professional and advance diversity and inclusion at all levels.

Clifford Chance Scholarship for Diverse Students in Europe

Continental Europe

We are proud to champion the Scholarship for Diverse Students in Europe as part of our REACH (Race Equality And Celebrating Heritage) diversity and inclusion initiative.

The Clifford Chance Scholarship for Diverse Students in Europe aims at improving social mobility within the legal sector, and ensuring that our workforce better represents the social and economic diversity across Continental Europe and increase inclusion in our law firm and in the legal sector in general. Hear more about Héloïse Tan one of our 2022 recipients.

UK Black History Month

UK

Global Head of Procurement Danielle Douglas interviewed actress and writer Cush Jumbo in celebration of UK Black History Month.

The conversation ranged from her role as Lucca Quinn in 'The Good Fight' to her mixed race heritage; as well as the role the arts play in elevating Black excellence.

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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