Diversity

Ashurst’s approach to ‘future-proofing the workplace’

Diversity and company culture need to remain a priority for firms to be successful post-pandemic, according to this...

01 November 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘Having a diverse and inclusive legal profession puts us in stronger position’

More effort is needed to make the legal profession more culturally diverse, according to a new guide from the Law...

26 October 2021

By Lauren Croft

Ashurst wants ‘all our people to feel they have a real sense of belonging’

Setting ambitious diversity and inclusion targets will both attract new clients and retain talented staff, said...

01 October 2021

By Lauren Croft

The challenges facing lawyers with disabilities

On a recent episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy was joined by the co-founders of the Disabled...

28 September 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

A ‘wider range’ of diversity is critical at board level

With diversity and inclusion becoming an increasingly important discussion among company shareholders and investors,...

24 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

Ashurst commits to new diversity and inclusion targets

Global law firm Ashurst has announced the launch of a new action plan, as well as new inclusion, diversity and...

23 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘There is clearly a problem with women getting into and staying in senior positions’

Despite those entering the profession being primarily female, there is still a decreasing number of women at a more...

17 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘More needs to be done’ to ensure diversity and inclusion remains a priority

Tough, organic conversations will ensure diversity and inclusion don’t remain “buzz phrases” within firms,...

07 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

The importance of having confronting workplace conversations

True diversity and inclusion can only be achieved in the workplace, one legal counsel argues, if difficult, organic...

31 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

No all-male ASX 200 boards an important milestone, but progress is still needed

While the fact that there are now women sitting on every ASX 200 board has “well and truly busted” the myth that...

31 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy