Our internal diversity networks

These are our internal networks and groups we have established, click to view more information.

Bahawal A

Trainee Associate
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Darrin C

Trainee Solicitor
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Fraser H

Future Trainee Associate
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George W

Associate
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Hazel L

Trainee Associate
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Jennifer O

Associate
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Lizzie B

Associate
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Martin D

Associate
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Sabahat M

Future Trainee Associate
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Sunil P

Associate
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Diversity at Freshfields:

Diversity and inclusion are central to our strategic goals as a firm. Creating an inclusive environment, where diversity of thought is valued, and people feel they belong and can thrive is important to us all. We recognise that diversity and inclusion is also key to making us a stronger firm, with a diverse pool of talent, delivering better outcomes for our clients and enhancing the experience of colleagues in teams. Our six key areas of focus globally are gender, race and ethnicity, LGBTQ+ and gender identity, disability, social mobility, and mental health and wellbeing.

External Diversity Initiatives:

  • Partner member of Business Disability Forum
  • Founding Member of Stonewall
  • Participants of cross-company mentoring programme with The 30% club
  • Rare Recruitment
  • Aspiring Solicitors
  • GROW Mentoring
  • Members of MyPlus Consulting
  • Reverse mentoring programme
  • Members of OUT Leadership
  • The Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship
  • Founding member of LegalCORE
  • Founding member of Neurodiversity in Business
  • Members of Purple Space
  • Signatory of the Mindful Business Charter
  • Members of This Can Happen

Awards & Recognition:

  • Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) – we have achieved Gold Standard Certification 2023
  • Stonewall Top Global Employer 2023 – Gold Award
  • Stonewell’s Special Recognition Award for global LGBTQ+ executive leadership
  • Tim Wilkins and Annette Byron named on Involve’s EMpower Role Model List 2023
  • Reena Palmer named on Involve’s Enabled Role Model List 2023
  • Teresa Ko named on Involve’s HERoes Role Model List 2023
  • Social Mobility Index 2023 Top 75 Employer
  • Georgia Dawson and Raquel Florez named on Involve’s OUTstanding LGBTQ+ Role Model List 2023
  • Mansfield Plus Certified
  • Named on The Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality