Inclusion, equity and diversity continue to be at the forefront of the social dimension of ESG, emphasising that, for us, sustainability is inherently linked to the well-being and diversity of our people. At Fieldfisher we aim to create a workplace where our people can thrive and be themselves, one that reflects an inclusive society and recognises the needs of our own diverse groups of clients.

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Justina Omotayo

Senior Manager

Inclusion,

Equity and

Diversity

Inclusion, Equity & Diversity in the legal industry

Having joined Fieldfisher as Inclusiveness, Equity & Diversity Senior Manager in late 2023, my imminent focus is to understand the firm – the business, our people, and their needs across our all office globally, to carefully consider the direction of travel for the future and build upon the existing IED work.

It is important that we take an intersectional approach to IED recognising that our people have a unique set of identities that interact with each other and shape their individual experiences and perspectives.

IED is clearly a strategic priority for Fieldfisher, which provides a strong foundation on which to build upon with commitment and buy-in from senior leadership and the board.

I am especially glad to see that some positive steps have already been taken and a lot of work has been done over the years, particularly in early careers.

It's a phenomenal achievement for Fieldfisher to have its first cohort of solicitor apprentices qualifying in the 2023/2024 financial year and is certainly an area where Fieldfisher is ahead of the curve.

Social class continues to be the biggest barrier to accessing and succeeding in the legal profession, and this is compounded for women and those from an ethnic minority group. The more that we can do to dismantle this obstacle by ensuring all people irrespective of their backgrounds access and succeed in a career in law, the better the profession will be.