GENERAL COUNSEL FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION – A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
We commit to promoting diversity in the workplace. We Value the range of perspectives, ideas and experiences that diversity provides, whether grounded in gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, cultural background, religion or age.
We believe diversity and inclusion create a broader, richer environment that enhances creative thinking, innovation and problem solving, which adds value to our organizations. We believe that inclusive organizations attract and retain top talent.
We will therefore encourage greater diversity and inclusion in our own businesses and co-operate to foster these same values throughout the legal profession and the broader business community.
We undertake to practice and advance diversity and inclusion by:
– promoting diversity and inclusion within our own teams;
– considering diversity and inclusion in our hiring and purchasing practices;
– encouraging and partnering our law firms to adopt best practices in diversity and inclusion.
We, as advocates for diversity and inclusion, will demonstrate our commitment through specific actions and initiatives.