Explore the latest points of view from our people on our responsible business activities, including inclusion & diversity, community & pro bono, sustainability and how we work as a firm.
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What is the impact of the global shift to agile working on our firm?
Asia Pacific was the first of our regions to face an unprecedented shift to extensive agile working, both as a result of the public demonstrations in Hong Kong and the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic. Partner Geraint Hughes and Communications Manager Pia Pialorsi discuss their experiences and what they’ve learned.
Geraint Hughes Partner 10 November 2020
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Why I'm an ally
As part of our #VirtualPride celebrations, say 'allo to LGBT+ ally Andrew Beasley, Regional Director for the Innovation Programme in Asia Pacific.
Andrew Beasley Regional Programme Director, Asia Pacific 25 June 2020
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Why do we need allies?
Now more than ever we're reminded of the importance of being an active ally – and that this applies to the many minority groups that make our firm so unique. Tiernan Brady, our Global Head of Inclusion, talks about why allies are so important.
Tiernan Brady Global Director of Inclusion 19 June 2020
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Accelerate>>> and Clifford Chance Pro Bono support London Black Women's Project with a £30,000 grant
The coronavirus crisis and ongoing lockdown has disproportionately negative consequences for survivors of abuse, and one of our long standing pro bono partners London Black Women's Project (LBWP) has seen this with the women they seek to support.
Alice Jefferis Senior Associate 6 May 2020
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#KindnessMatters: A message from our Mental Health First Aiders
Our Mental Health First Aiders share random acts of kindness they've seen or experienced during lockdown to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 in the UK.
Stephanie Dare Chartered Legal Executive, Immigration 20 May 2020
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Thank you to our gender parity changemakers
With our #EachforEqual campaign, Clifford Chance has been celebrating International Women's Day across the whole of March. One of our most impactful initiatives has been recognising our role models within the firm, and seeing just how many of our people inspire others every day and many different ways.
Matthew Layton Managing Partner 7 April 2020
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What is your #EachforEqual gender parity focus for the next year?
We asked a selection of our change-makers across four offices in Europe, America and Asia Pacific about their gender parity focus for the next year, and what they want to see achieved in the next decade, as part of our celebrations for International Women's Day 2020.
Laura King Partner, Global Head of People and Talent 23 March 2020
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What positive changes in the workplace have you seen with regards to gender equality?
We asked a selection of our change-makers across four offices in Europe, America and Asia Pacific about what positive changes in the workplace they have seen with regards to gender equality.
Laura King Partner, Global Head of People and Talent 9 March 2020
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Topic guides for refugee charities
Led by Anna Simpson, Clifford Chance is working with refugee charities in producing ‘topic guides’ relating to gender persecution in five countries. The guides are being drafted by a team of trainees. Refugee charities will use them when assisting women fleeing persecution who are seeking asylum in the UK.
Anna Simpson Lawyer 2 March 2020
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Housing representation for minorities
Here we bring you the details of M.J. Yoon and Christina Profestas’ work representing Ms. Broadies Key-Byas, a disabled minority woman who was the target and victim of one of many deed theft scams plaguing gentrifying neighbourhoods in New York City.
Mary Jane Yoon Associate 2 March 2020
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Tackling gender-based violence in the Pacific Islands
Here we bring you details of Emily Goddard and Sam Harris’ work in support of the International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD) in tackling gender-based violence (GBV) in the Pacific Islands.
Emily Goddard Lawyer 2 March 2020
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Why is gender inclusion important?
As part of our International Women's Day 2020 celebrations, we asked a selection of our change-makers across four offices in Europe, America and Asia Pacific about their role models and why gender inclusion is important to them.
Laura King Partner, Global Head of People and Talent 26 February 2020
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Remote working tips from counsel Alhassane Barry
With Clifford Chance offices across the globe working remotely, our colleagues have been sharing their remote working setups, what they're doing to maintain their mental heath and wellbeing, and how they've been staying in touch with colleagues. Next, we speak to Alhassane Barry, counsel in our Dubai office.
Alhassane Barry Counsel 27 July 2020
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Presenting the Clifford Chance x Pure Arts digital exhibition in honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month
In honour of Disability Employment Awareness Month in the US, we have teamed up with Pure Vision Arts (PVA) to showcase a selection of its resident artists, and bring you this digital exhibition.
Diana Mitchell Senior Business Advisor for Corporate & Community Development 16 October 2020
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Remote working tips from Inclusion, Diversity & Wellbeing Specialist Leana Coopoosamy
With Clifford Chance offices across the globe working remotely, our colleagues have been sharing their remote working setups, what they're doing to maintain their mental heath and wellbeing, and how they've been staying in touch with colleagues. Next, we speak to Inclusion, Diversity & Wellbeing Specialist Leana Coopoosamy.
Leana Coopoosamy Inclusion, Diversity & Wellbeing Specialist 21 October 2020
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What does Black History Month mean to me?
In an episode of the Clifford Chance Careers Podcast's Celebrating Culture podcast series, we hear from Danielle Douglas, Senior Procurement Manager, and Roy Appiah, Senior Associate, in conversation with Ebun Soyinka, Global Marketing and Employer Brand Specialist, about what Black History Month means to them.
Danielle Douglas Senior Procurement Manager 30 October 2020
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What does it mean to be a responsible business in uncertain times?
Reflecting on the last year, Global Managing Partner Matthew Layton and Global Senior Partner Jeroen Ouwehand discuss what it means to be a responsible business in uncertain times.
Matthew Layton Managing Partner 28 September 2020
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Global Senior Partner Jeroen Ouwehand speaks about tackling climate change at Green Horizon Summit
Global Senior Partner Jeroen Ouwehand spoke at the Green Horizon Summit about the link between law and climate change. Delivering the opening remarks virtually, Jeroen outlined the significant role lawyers will play in tackling climate change, as firms help their clients to "navigate the conflicting laws and regulations across jurisdictions and to anticipate policy and regulatory changes including in the area of green finance".
Jeroen Ouwehand Senior Partner 13 November 2020
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How is remote working shaping the future of our firm?
Extensive remote working has prompted us to evolve traditional working habits, develop new styles of leadership and cultivate a new sense of community. New York Associate Neha Patel and Regional Managing Partner for the Middle East Mohammed Al-Shukairy discuss recent experiences in their regions.
Neha Patel Associate 17 November 2020
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Pronouns in e-mail signatures – what's the need?
Global Inclusion Specialist Georgina Court writes on why including pronouns in e-mail signatures is practical and sensible as well as good for inclusion.
Georgina Court Global Inclusion Specialist 19 November 2020
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Why is our focus on human rights more important now than ever before?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the protection of human rights and civil liberties has been even more important than ever before. Brussels based Partner Dorothée Vermeiren and Prague based Senior Associate Jan Dobrý discuss the firm’s work with global criminal justice watchdog, Fair Trials.
Dorothée Vermeiren Partner 23 November 2020
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