Promises are part of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Leaders at the Front campaign
Justin D'Agostino welcomes appointment at ‘critical time for business, industries and economies’
The firm will provide the flagship LGBT+ event with legal advice and support
Australian firm promotes eight partners, of whom six are female, as it continues on growth path
Magic Circle firms Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Slaughters among the six
Initiative follows similar scheme in North America that has seen a doubling of diverse relationship partners
Drive by major US corporates to boost diversity bearing fruit as the remit of GCs also broadens, research finds
Move follows similar announcements by rivals including Freshfields and Stephenson Harwood
Some 26 US firms were certified for their efforts to boost underrepresented groups in senior roles
Hanson Bridgett was the first law firm to earn certification as a B Corporation and hasn't looked back, writes Samir Abdelnour
How leading firms are measuring up against their goals to promote more women to their senior ranks
Magic circle firm says appointment reflects commitment to put sustainability 'at heart' of its activities
Largest cohort since 2007 sees 37 lawyers made up as firm measures up to latest diversity targets
UK and Australia account for majority of new partners as gender balance puts firm on course to meet latest target
Firms need a cultural reset if they want to remain relevant in the 21st century, writes Dana Denis-Smith