Diversity and Inclusion at Norton Rose Fulbright

Inclusivity is integral to our approach to doing business. It enables us to leverage the diverse perspectives of our people, understand our clientsʼ needs in diverse markets and engage fully with the communities in which we operate.

We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each person, encouraging workforce diversity in all aspects and at all levels. This is a real commitment on our part and we expect all our people to take responsibility for it. At the very least, this means being curious about the people around you and learning about the different perspectives of colleagues and clients. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get directly involved in our employee resource groups and initiatives.

We champion diversity and inclusion at the most senior level. Our Global Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (GDIAC) reports to our Global Executive Committee on a quarterly basis, ensuring that any decisions relating to any aspect of employment are based solely on ability and performance.

Global Inclusion Week

We host an annual global event to celebrate unity across all the regions, backgrounds and cultures that make up Norton Rose Fulbright. Everyone is invited to attend local events and activities that celebrate inclusion, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Unconscious bias

We recognise that unconscious bias pervades the workplace. Many studies demonstrate that we make multiple assumptions without being consciously aware of doing so and this has a direct impact on who is recruited, retained and promoted within any organisation. To combat this, we run a global inclusive leadership programme.

Perspectives

Our global blog, Perspectives, is an interactive way for everyone to join the diversity and inclusion dialogue by offering insights, opinions and experiences, and taking part in discussion and debate.

Global Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council sets 2020 targets

We work hard to create gender diversity at all levels of our business. Our Global Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (GDIAC) recommends achievable targets to drive a more gender-representative partnership and to encourage accountability within practice groups to achieve them.

Our Global Executive Committee and Global Board have set a target for female partners to constitute 30 percent of both our partnership and our management boards by 2020.