Clifford Chance | Diversity and inclusion

At Clifford Chance we see inclusion as a core value of the firm and also of the law.

We understand that diversity and inclusion are good for our staff and their families, our firm and our clients, and society. We believe that to help achieve these values we have to be champions of, and campaigners for them across our firm, with our clients, and in the world.

We see inclusion as an intrinsic value of our firm. It is a matter of justice. It is also a core part of our identity. Our history as a firm has been anchored in innovative and diverse cultures and approaches which have both disrupted traditional attitudes and set global standards.

A call to action for racial equality

#BlackLivesMatter. As a firm strongly committed to justice and equality, we believe that inclusion and diversity are essential values that must be protected. It is not enough that we simply say we believe in something, we must take action.

As a first step, we are doubling our funding to the Equal Justice Initiative to support the important work that they do to challenge racial and economic injustice in the United States. We are also actively exploring how to support affected communities through our pro bono work as we recognise that these events are a reality for people across the world.

Read the full message of support from our leadership team below.

Virtual Pride

Pride Month, celebrated globally every June looks very different in 2020. For our LGBT+ and Allies communities, major celebrations of inclusion like Pride marches, community events, and our very own Arcus Pride Art events have been postponed or cancelled. At Clifford Chance, we are still committed to celebrating and championing LGBT+ inclusion with #VirtualPride.

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In our firm

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

We recognise that a true diversity of talent and experience is an essential ingredient in our success. To be the global law firm of choice in this area we need to be the leaders in this area.

With our clients

Clifford Chance has assembled a team of international experts on employment law, campaigning and strategic planning to develop a suite of services and strategic analysis which can be targeted and tailored to help our clients realise their inclusion goals.

We also work with clients on developing collaborative initiatives that raise awareness, build capacity and empower our firms and our people to become effective agents of change.

In the world

We believe that for our values and commitment to inclusion to be real we must be prepared to use our skills to champion and deliver them.

Across the world, from courtrooms to classrooms to communities, we are using our expertise to campaign for change and help realise a more inclusive society for all.