We believe our current and future success is dependent upon us continuing to build and nurture deeper roots in the communities in which we operate.
In June 2020, Clifford Chance joined the Law Firm Anti-Racism Alliance (LFAA) as a member firm. Formed with the aim to leverage the resources of the private bar in partnership with legal services organizations to amplify the voices of communities and individuals oppressed by racism, LFAA looks to better use the law as a vehicle for change that benefits communities of color and to promote racial equity in the law. We're proud to take a leadership role on this initiative with New York partner Jeff Berman joining the inaugural Board of Directors to help steer the direction of the LFAA.
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This year we celebrated South Asian Heritage Month with an internal campaign lead by the UK REACH network. People shared stories, personal memories and role models across internal communication channels of their own personal South Asian Heritage, or photos that reminded them of their South Asian highlights and adventures.
Across our offices in the US, we recognised Hispanic Heritage Month with an number of initiatives. Jessica Springsteen in our Washington office engaged in an important discussion for the campaign with Michael Chiock of AlixPartners, Robert Ramirez of Guggenheim Securities, and David A. Silva of Sidley Austin LLP on why having an Hispanic or Latinx background is an asset.
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Our Clifford Chance theme for celebrating Black History Month across October in the UK in 2020 was 'Black British History'. We hosted a discussion with David Olusoga, historian, broadcaster and author, who talked about Black contributions to British Society, in addition to a talk from Afua Hirsh on 'Race, Identity and Belonging' and a panel on Advocating for Race Equality And Cultural Heritage.
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Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity celebrates the richness of the world’s cultures and recognises the importance of intercultural exchange.
On of the common cornerstones of all cultures is our food so Clifford Chance invited people from across the firm to talk about and make recipes or favourite dishes from their heritage then share the dishes, along with photos on our internal communications platform.
This is a very significant event in Australia and is held annually to celebrate and build on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.
To support National Reconciliation Week we hosted virtual screenings of key Indigenous documentaries exploring the ideas of race, identity and belonging in Australia, and hosted a discussion with a keynote speaker on the Uluru Statement of the Heart.
The Clifford Chance Careers Podcast features experts from around the firm discussing career advice, hot topics and giving unique insights into their personal journeys.
The 'Where Diverse Minds Meet' and 'Celebrating Culture' series touch on subjects such as religion, cultural celebrations and traditions from around the world.
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In commemoration of Black History Month Clifford Chance’s Black and Latino subcommitee of the Firm’s Diversity committee is pleased to present an exhibition of works by five artists from the African diaspora. These artist’s practices reveal a diverse range of visual languages and liberating creative practices, articulating some of the ways individual and collective identity is shaped by social, political, historical, geographic, and personal experience. The exhibition makes space for expanded ideas of identity, not as a fixed entity but as a fluid and dynamic expression at the intersection of history and the present. The art will be on show the whole of February in the NY office.
NAIDOC Week is held annually in Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year it was celebrated from 8-15 November 2020 this year and the theme for this year's celebration was "Always Was, Always Will Be". The theme recognised that First Nations people have occupied and cared for the Australian continent for over 65,000 years.
Our Australian offices celebrated by participating in a walking & talking on Country tour in Perth and a traditional Aboriginal art weaving workshop in Sydney.
Campaigning for an inclusive future
Inclusion requires a commitment to permanently campaign for it. One of the most important aspects of campaigning is to mark and celebrate the moments of success on our journey.
Our 2020 Inclusion Report showcases the passion and commitment our people bring to our inclusion efforts in many different ways.
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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) committee in the UK, Continental Europe and Australia; and the Black and Latino Committee, and the Asian and Pacific Islanders Committee in the US.
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