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INCLUSION & DIVERSITY SEMIANNUAL REPORT SPRING & SUMMER 2020
HAS 2020
SIGNALED A
NEW DAWN
FOR INCLUSION
& DIVERSITY?
The first six months of 2020 have presented As a firm with a longstanding commitment
unprecedented challenges. COVID-19 has to inclusion and diversity, 2020 has acted
fundamentally shifted the way we work as a crucial moment in time to step back
and how we connect with colleagues and and reflect on where we are in our own
clients – bringing about new and complex journey. Now is not a time to celebrate
challenges for inclusion and diversity successes, now is a time for honesty and
teams and leaders. The death of George candor. It feels important to concede that
Floyd has forced the world to confront the despite great efforts to attract, retain and
uncomfortable and devastating realities of develop diverse talent, we have failed to
racism and racial injustice head on, in turn do enough.
prompting firms to acknowledge the need
to dismantle the structures and systems
adversely affecting Black colleagues.
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As a reflection of our commitment to meaningful, sustainable
change, in June 2020 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
appointed Partners Jena Valdetero and Segun Osuntokun
to co-lead the firm’s Inclusion & Diversity effort. Both bring
determination, authenticity and a strong track record
in driving change. As co-leader of BCLP Women, Jena
introduced a number of policies and structural changes
to address career barriers faced by women. As a founder
of the firm’s UK Social Inclusion & Ethnicity network, Segun
leads the award winning early talent program, Race for
Change which has provided candid career insights to over
500 Black aspiring lawyers, making a transformative impact
on the firm’s UK entry classes along the way. The timing of
Jena and Segun’s appointment meant that they were able
to lead our Firm’s robust response to this year’s events.
Jena and Segun’s intention is to unleash and nurture the
power of belonging, inclusion and diversity as a habit, not
an initiative and to create an environment where all in the
firm feel valued, respected, celebrated and able to reach
their full potential. Steps are underway to strategically
and systematically hard wire Inclusion & Diversity into the
fabric of the firm. To ensure a one-firm approach is taken
wherever possible our strategy and goals are supported by
the firm’s Global Inclusion & Diversity Action Board, bringing
together BCLP leaders and influencers from all four corners
of the globe.
This inaugural six-month
Inclusion & Diversity
Report intends to provide
a candid, timely and
informative insight into the
challenges Bryan Cave
Leighton Paisner is seeking
to address, the steps we
are currently taking and
our future plans.
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SPRING & SUMMER 2020
WELCOME FROM
BCLP’S INCLUSION
& DIVERSITY
CO-CHAIRS
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We are incredibly proud to have been asked to lead as
Co-Chairs of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s Inclusion &
Diversity effort. It is our goal to bring about meaningful and
sustained change. We are determined to close the gap
between the diversity in our Partnership and the diversity
within our entry classes and associate ranks and to create
an environment where each of our people, whether they are
a fee-earning lawyer or business support colleague, feels
able to bring their true selves to work, each and every day.
We recognize that achieving this goal relies heavily on the
engagement and commitment of all our people. While
the first half of this year has brought with it exceptional
challenge, we have seen a renewed willingness to listen
and learn about the experiences of those in marginalized
groups and a growing sense of responsibility, ownership, and
accountability for inclusion and diversity. As stakeholders,
the onus is on all of us to work toward creating a culture that
welcomes, supports and advances diverse colleagues and
talent through equitable opportunities, lasting connections
and relationships, opportunities to learn from successes and
failures alike, and overall, the chance to succeed.
We are excited to share with our colleagues, clients and
peers the Spring & Summer 2020 edition of BCLP’s Inclusion
& Diversity Report.
SEGUN OSUNTOKUN JENA VALDETERO
I&D Co-Chair, London I&D Co-Chair, Chicago
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SPRING & SUMMER 2020
AN OPEN LETTER FROM SEGUN OSUNTOKUN
BCLP London Office Managing Partner and
Inclusion & Diversity Co-Chair
Published in The Lawyer, July 2020
I hope that 2020 will be remembered as the year that
uncomfortable but important conversations were
propelled into the spotlight.
Events of the last two months have forced leaders to look
at what we can – and must – do better. As the managing
partner of the largest office of a major international firm
and as a Black man, I feel a responsibility to scrutinise
the inclusivity of my own firm. I appreciate being in a
painfully small minority in the City carries with it a duty to
step forward as a vocal and visible role model. I am not
naturally drawn to the limelight and the adage “if you
can’t see it, you can’t be it” has weighed heavily in recent
weeks. I recognise that the time has come to stand up
and demand real, sustainable change.
The focus on racism and racial injustice we have seen
since the death of George Floyd is unprecedented and
business leaders have a responsibility to make sure this is
not just ‘a moment’. We have a responsibility to consider
whether and how racism – implicit or explicit – pervades
our firms. We have a responsibility to take a long hard
look at our own organizations, to face uncomfortable
realities and to ask difficult questions. Are we inclusive?
Do we provide a level playing field for Black talent?
Are we doing enough? I fear if we do not confront the
uncomfortable now, we never will.
BCLP INCLUSION & DIVERSITY SEMIANNUAL REPORT
6 SPRING & SUMMER 2020In the spirit of real, sustainable change, I am proud to have played an active
role in the genesis of the UK Race Fairness Commitment. The catalyst behind
the commitment was a discussion on a study led by Rare Recruitment into
the retention of Black, Asian and minority ethnic lawyers and their White
counterparts. The results were sobering. Great strides have been made to
broaden access to the legal profession, but more needs to be done to hold
firms accountable for providing an inclusive environment and fair access to
opportunities for Black professionals.
The UK Race Fairness Commitment stands out from any other diversity initiative
or charter I have seen. To be clear, this commitment extends to the entire
workforce of participating firms – it is critical that business services professionals
are not overlooked in this endeavour. The commitment it is not limited to the
legal industry – I hope many employers across other industries will step up. In
short, the UK Race Fairness Commitment aims to hold firms accountable for fair
treatment of Black, minority ethnic and White applicants and staff.
The firms that sign up to join the commitment intend to publish a far broader set
of diversity data than they have in the past, opening themselves up to scrutiny.
While many firms have a compelling story to tell when it comes to diversity, I
believe this commitment will help to distinguish those who are prepared to walk
the talk and also will also provide greater impetus for change.
I have been encouraged to see many firms make pledges and commitments in
recent weeks, but this must be a time for action as well as words. Here at BCLP I
know we still have a great deal of work to do, but I am proud that we have one
of the most ethnically diverse partnerships in the City, with over 14 per cent of
our UK partners identifying as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic. I am committed to
working with my fellow partners to achieve real and lasting change. I call upon
other business leaders across the UK and beyond to uphold these pledges and
not allow the moment to pass.
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SPRING & SUMMER 2020RESPONDING TO THE
BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT
In the days and weeks following George Floyd’s death, the global community
expressed shock, sadness and anger. BCLP is steadfast in our resolve to
continue to confront bias, racism and complicity, and to advocate for stronger
accountability. We believe this cannot lead to a momentary sense of urgency,
but rather a sustained and ongoing effort.
BCLP has taken a number of actions to educate our people, and particularly
our white colleagues, around issues such as systemic racism, power and
privilege. These open and necessary conversations are only the beginning of
the hard work we must do.
THE LAW FIRM ANTI-RACISM THE UK RACE FAIRNESS
ALLIANCE COMMITMENT
BCLP is a proud member of the Law BCLP is a founding member of the
Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA). The UK Race Fairness Commitment,
LFAA aims to amplify the voices which aims to ensure fairness and
of communities and individuals inclusion at work for Black and
oppressed by racism through the ethnic minority job applicants,
creation of large-scale, coordinated employees and partners. In joining
pro bono projects that address the UK Race Fairness Commitment,
systemic racism and drive lasting BCLP alongside over 30 leading
change. All members of the alliance employers has pledged to do more
acknowledge their responsibility to to ensure everyone has a chance to
increase diversity and to promote succeed. This commitment includes
equal opportunity and inclusion of publishing annual hiring, promotion
people of color. and retention figures for Black,
all ethnic minority and white job
applicants and colleagues.
BCLP INCLUSION & DIVERSITY SEMIANNUAL REPORT
8 SPRING & SUMMER 2020STAND UP! SPEAK UP! CREATING A RACIALLY JUST WORKPLACE
More than 500 BCLP colleagues joined Michelle Silverthorn, culture change expert and
founder of Inclusion Nation, for Stand Up! Speak Up! – a high impact panel discussion focused
on racism and the steps required to create a racially just workplace. Michelle was joined by
BCLP Partner Angelia Duncan and Senior Information Services Manager Pierre Robinson for
a candid panel discussion focused on racial injustice and the historical context of racism
against Black people, as well as the contemporary anger and grief felt by many members of
the Black community.
BCLP/OFF SCRIPT
In June 2020, BCLP launched BCLP/Off Script,
a firmwide inclusion and diversity podcast
featuring the honest conversations between
colleagues across the firm discussing
experiences, perspectives and stories. As the
title implies, there is no script and the only Our People. Our Stories
agenda is honesty. More than 1,000 BCLP
colleagues have tuned into the weekly podcast
series to hear deeply personal, powerful
and professional conversations. The goal
of BCLP/Off Script is to provide colleagues
the opportunity to expand awareness and
understanding of different experiences as well
as promote continued conversations among
colleagues, friends and family. All colleagues,
regardless of location, seniority or role, are
encouraged to share their stories.
PERMANENT ADOPTION OF THE
“PHILADELPHIA FLAG”
Be You.
To show solidarity and support, and to
coincide with Pride month, our Global LGBTQ*
community adopted the “Philadelphia flag,”
which includes brown and black stripes to raise
awareness of the issues people of color face
specifically within the LGBTQ* community. The
flag has been permanently adopted.
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SPRING & SUMMER 2020FACING COVID-19 TOGETHER
COVID-19 has caused disruption to every aspect of personal and professional
lives. Our world and routines changed in a very short time. BCLP took a number
of steps to support our people through this difficult time, ranging from relaxing
our flexible working policies and providing mental health and well-being
support to holding a number of family focused “experience sharing” sessions.
SUPPORTING FAMILIES
We learned early on in the pandemic the importance of bringing
colleagues together to share the highs and lows of managing
work life and home life during lockdown. BCLP’s series of family
focused sessions included candid and human accounts of home-
schooling, caring for older relatives and dealing with loneliness
and isolation along with practical hints and tips.
MENTAL WELL-BEING
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, BCLP held
a virtual This is Me campaign, featuring personal insights into
the mental health experiences of BCLP colleagues, including
steps taken to cope and readjust during the pandemic. In June,
BCLP held a global mindfulness taster session, led by Chartered
Psychologist Susan Peacock of LiveWorkWell. The session
discussed the neuroscience behind mindfulness and provided an
opportunity to try out short guided meditations.
ENGAGING WITH CLIENTS ON PSYCHOLOGICAL
SAFETY AND VIRTUAL BELONGING
London Partner Daisy Reeves, alongside our Inclusion & Diversity
and Employment Law Teams, led a number of virtual master
classes for BCLP clients focused on psychological safety, Speak
Up & Listen Up cultures and the importance of inclusive leadership
and virtual belonging in the context of COVID 19.
BCLP INCLUSION & DIVERSITY SEMIANNUAL REPORT
10 SPRING & SUMMER 2020LEADING WITH CONFIDENCE IN THE FACE OF
UNCERTAINTY
Abu Dhabi Partner and Inclusion & Diversity Board Member Hazel
Shakur-Quinn moderated a panel of senior female leaders and
influencers focused on leading virtual meetings. The session
revealed key competencies that transform both communication
and team leadership and that are necessary to use during
uncertain times.
UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING THE ADVERSE
IMPACT OF REMOTE WORKING ON DIVERSE TALENT
To understand and address the impact of the extended period
of remote working on diverse talent, BCLP introduced monthly
reports tracking hours disparities for diverse lawyers by practice
group and location. The reports are live across all U.S. offices and
will be rolled out firmwide in the coming months.
EARLY TALENT PROGRAMMING, CONTINUING IN
EARNEST
BCLP’s early talent programs are critical in attracting diverse
talent to the firm. In the UK, the firm partnered with MyKindaFuture
to launch BCLP Potential, a virtual early careers platform aimed
at 16-to 18-year-old students from under-represented groups
with an interest in law. The site provides dynamic outlines of routes
into law, application tips and career advice more generally. In the
U.S., our Summer Associate Program took place virtually. The firm’s
Recruiting Team developed a robust curriculum that included
practical skills trainings with follow-up exercises and projects,
practice group presentations, attorney presentations on niche
practices and matters, business services trainings encompassing
all aspects of the business of law, and multiple inclusion and
diversity sessions.
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SPRING & SUMMER 2020CULTURE AND TALENT PIPELINE
PROGRAMS
FORMATION OF BCLP’S GLOBAL LGBTQ* ALLIES
GLOBAL LGBTQ* COMMUNITY MARK IDAHOBIT
During Pride month, BCLP was To mark the International Day
proud to launch a firmwide Against Homophobia, Biphobia &
LGBTQ* community, bringing Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on May
together all LGBTQ* colleagues 17, the firm’s Global LGBTQ* Allies
worldwide, regardless of location Network invited the International
or role type. Led by Global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans
LGBTQ* Co-Chairs Daisy Reeves and Intersex Association (ILGA)
and Tracy Talbot, the group’s to speak on its work regarding
primary role is to build a sense LGBTQ* equality. ILGA is a
of collegiality and community worldwide federation of more
among all LGBTQ* colleagues, to than 1,600 organizations from
create a safe space to connect, over 150 countries and territories
and to promote and share local campaigning for lesbian, gay,
LGBTQ* activities and best bisexual, transgender and
practices. The group also will intersex human rights and
work closely with the firm’s Global holds consultative status at the
LGBTQ* Allies Network, to inform Economic and Social Council of
and support firmwide education the United Nations.
and awareness programming.
THE INTERSECTION OF THE PRIDE MOVEMENT AND THE BLACK
LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT
BCLP is proud to have hosted a webinar focused on the origins of Pride,
and the definitive and historical intersectionality of Pride and Black lives.
Attendees learned about Marsha P. Johnson and the Stonewall Riots; the
discrimination the LGBTQ* community has faced and the fight for equality
from the 1950s through the present; the intersectionality of Pride, Black lives
and Black Lives Matter; and the disproportionate burdens weighed upon
Black LGBTQ* persons.
BCLP INCLUSION & DIVERSITY SEMIANNUAL REPORT
12 SPRING & SUMMER 2020INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S AMPLIFY: RAISING THE VOICES OF
DAY WOMEN AT BCLP
To celebrate International Launched to coincide with International
Women’s Day 2020, BCLP Women’s Day 2020, Amplify is a trailblazing
highlighted the achievements, development program designed to amplify the
work and efforts of inspiring impact and visibility of future female leaders
women from all four corners within BCLP. The application-only program
of the globe. The 15 women brought together an inaugural cohort of 15
highlighted each do incredible women across BCLP’s lawyer and Business
work to support their colleagues, Services populations for a series of high-impact
families, clients and communities. training days focused on developing authentic,
fresh and courageous communication, building
skills that can be put to use in a range of
scenarios, from presentations and pitches
U.S. OFFICES CELEBRATE to contributing in meetings with confidence.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Amplify has included a Virtually Brilliant series
to help participants develop their confidence
The firm was proud to celebrate
and skill in communicating remotely during the
Black History Month. Throughout
period spent in lockdown. The program will
February, our U.S. colleagues
culminate in a live TEDx-style event in 2021.
received newsletters featuring
a variety of articles, interviews
and educational resources that
spotlighted notable Black and ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER
African American figures in U.S. HERITAGE MONTH – GENERAL
history, as well as BCLP leaders. COUNSEL PANEL
All colleagues were encouraged
In respectful celebration of Asian American
to take time to explore these
Pacific Islander Heritage Month, BCLP hosted
collections and to learn more
a virtual panel discussion facilitated by Angela
about African American history,
Hsu, BCLP commercial real estate counsel,
contributions, sacrifices and
and Amit Parekh, BCLP corporate partner,
victories.
highlighting six leading Asian American and
Pacific Islander general counsel. Panelists
discussed long-term and short-term impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses and
law departments and law firm diversity.
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SPRING & SUMMER 2020STILL TO
COME THIS
YEAR
IMPLICIT BIAS AND ANTI-RACISM TRAINING FOR
ALL BCLP LEADERS AND PARTNERS
Recognizing the need to educate those in a position of
power and influence around the importance of anti-racism,
combatting micro-behavior and stepping up as intentionally
inclusive leaders, BCLP will roll out firmwide training for
partners and leaders in the firm.
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
BCLP will kick-off the 4th year of its flagship U.S. Sponsorship
Program in September. The year-long program brings
together diverse U.S. associates who are within three years of
eligibility for partnership consideration with partner sponsors,
all of whom are senior leaders and rainmakers.
50% of those to participate in the first two cohorts of the
program have since been promoted to partnership.
This year, for the first time, the program will be expanded
firmwide, incorporating sponsors and protégés from our
offices in the UK and EMEA.
BCLP INCLUSION & DIVERSITY SEMIANNUAL REPORT
14 SPRING & SUMMER 2020STRUCTURED WORK ASSIGNMENT
The firm is delighted to have instructed Mason & Cook to deliver a structured
work assignment pilot program which will allow us to remove the risk of bias
associated with work allocation and access to career-enhancing opportunity.
Mason & Cook initially will work with our London Corporate & Finance
Transactions Team, beginning September 2020.
CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
As the new school semester approaches, BCLP will continue to connect
our people firmwide to explore and address the challenges facing working
parents. Our approach will include expert-led sessions with topics such as
“talking to your family when the world is a scary place” and “dealing with
anxiety when preparing for the next stage of the pandemic.”
EXPANSION OF BCLP/OFF SCRIPT
We will build on the early success of BCLP/Off Script, expanding the series
to feature more voices and topics. This holistic approach will allow our
colleagues to honestly discuss their lived experiences and perspectives on
race, ethnicity, ancestry, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation,
religion and spiritual beliefs, physical health and disabilities, mental health and
neurodiversity, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought
about by identity and experience.
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST GENDER STRATEGY
Partners Hazel Shakur-Quinn (UAE) and Marcus Dearle (Hong Kong) and Of
Counsel Wanjing Goh (Singapore) are working to develop a gender strategy
for the firm’s offices in Asia and the Middle East. The strategy will focus on
supporting female talent at all levels, including emerging leaders, in addition to
providing engagement and learning opportunities for partners and leaders.
ACCESSIBILITY, A KEY FOCUS FOR OUR LONDON OFFICE MOVE
BCLP placed accessibility at the heart of its London office move, which
took place at the height of the pandemic. The firm’s approach included
a two-stage accessibility audit to ensure that the completed fit-out met
the highest levels of accessibility and usable design for all staff regardless
of disability or long-term health condition. A neurodiversity audit also has
been commissioned. The firm is proactively seeking feedback from its UK
disability group as the process of emerging out of lockdown begins. This active
feedback process will continue as we return to our new office space.
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SPRING & SUMMER 2020PARTNERSHIPS AND
RECOGNITIONS
THE MANSFIELD RULE UK RACE FAIRNESS COMMITMENT
BCLP is an early adopter of the Mansfield Rule, BCLP helped to pioneer the UK Race Fairness
which requires participating firms to consider Commitment, which aims to ensure fairness and
a diverse slate of candidates for significant inclusion at work for Black and ethnic minority
leadership roles. The firm was pleased to be job applicants, employees and partners.
named a Mansfield Rule Plus certified law firm
for 2019-2020. LAW FIRM ANTI-RACISM ALLIANCE
BCLP is a proud member of the Law Firm
CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF Antiracism Alliance, which aims to create large-
COLOR (CCWC) scale, coordinated pro bono projects that
BCLP is proud to be a sponsor of the 16th Annual address systemic racism and drive lasting change.
Career Strategies Conference. The CCWC
provides a community of support to women MYKINDAFUTURE
of color and facilitates networking, promotes MyKindaFuture, an award winning HR
career advancement and the success of women tech company who specialise in helping
of color. underrepresented young talent in getting into
work, work closely with BCLP to support our UK
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN (HRC) early talent programs.
BCLP has earned a perfect score of 100%
in the HRC’s Corporate Equality Index for 13 ASPIRING SOLICITORS
consecutive years. The index is a national BCLP is a proud affiliate member of Aspiring
benchmarking survey and report on corporate Solicitors, an early talent focused organization
policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, committed to increasing diversity in the legal
bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ*) workplace profession. The firm is also a founding member
equality. of the Aspiring Solicitors Foundation, providing
financial support to students who need it the
ABA WELL-BEING PLEDGE most.
The ABA Well-Being Pledge seeks to recognize
that substance use and mental health problems MINDFUL BUSINESS CHARTER
represent a significant challenge for the legal The Mindful Business Charter is a collaboration
profession. As a signatory, BCLP pledge to between leading banks and law firms
support the ABA’s Well-Being Campaign and committed to driving change in how we
work to adopt and prioritize its seven-point work. The Charter has four pillars: Openness
framework for building a better future. & Respect; Smart Meetings; Respecting Rest
Periods and Mindful Delegation.
WILEF GOLD STANDARD
CERTIFICATION, UK HK GALA
BCLP is proud to have achieved Women in BCLP is proud to play an active role in
Law Empowerment Forum Gold Standard supporting HKGALA, the Hong Kong LGBTQ*
Certification in the UK for the first time in 2020. Attorney’s network, the first organization
dedicated to promoting LGBTQ* diversity and
inclusion in the legal profession in Hong Kong.
BCLP INCLUSION & DIVERSITY SEMIANNUAL REPORT
16 SPRING & SUMMER 2020MYGWORK GINGER PUBLIC SPEAKING
myGwork is a global recruitment and networking Ginger Public Speaking are working with BCLP
hub for LGBT professionals, graduates, allies, to deliver Amplify, a trailblazing development
and organizations. Through BCLP’s partnership programme, designed to amplify the impact and
with myGwork, the firm aims to promote diversity visibility of future female leaders within BCLP.
and inclusion in the workplace and beyond.
REAL ESTATE BALANCE
CHARTA DER VIELFALT BCLP is a founding member of Real Estate
BCLP is a signatory of the Charta der Vielfalt, Balance, an association run by female and
which promotes the recognition, appreciation male leaders from different organizations and
and integration of diversity in German business disciplines engaged in real estate, focussed on
culture. addressing the gender imbalance in the sector.
STONEWALL BRIGHT HORIZONS
Stonewall is the UK’s leading LGBTQ* BCLP partners with Bright Horizons to provide a
campaigning organization, aiming to ensure wide range of family support services, including
all LGBTQ* employees are accepted without subsidized back-up child and adult/elder care,
exception in the workplace. BCLP is a proud as well as discounts on ongoing care supports
member of Stonewall’s UK and Global Diversity for families in the US and UK.
Champions programs.
YALE LAW WOMEN
RARE RECRUITMENT BCLP participated in the Yale Law Women’s 15th
As early adopters of Rare Recruitment’s annual Top Firms for Gender Equity and Family
Contextual Recruitment System, we use Friendliness Report, which aims to broaden the
indicators of socio-economic disadvantage conversation around gender equity and family
and outperformance to identify high performing friendly policies within the legal profession.
candidates from lower socio-economic groups.
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ON LEGAL
THE BUSINESS DISABILITY FORUM DIVERSITY
BCLP works closely with the Business Disability BCLP has been a longtime partner of LCLD, and
Forum to ensure our policies and processes are is eager to once again be participating in the
accessible and to inform strategies to recruit, Pathfinder Program, which supplements existing
retain, and provide inclusive products and in-house professional development programs by
services to disabled people. providing diverse, high-potential, early-career
attorneys with networking, development, and
THE 30% CLUB leadership opportunities.
As a longstanding participant in the 30% Club’s
Cross-Company Mentoring Program, BCLP NATIONAL LGBT BAR ASSOCIATION
hopes to help to develop a broader pipeline of BCLP is proud to be a sponsor of the 2020
women and ‘balance the pyramid’ at all levels. Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair, which
is the largest LGBTQ* legal conference the U.S.
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SPRING & SUMMER 2020FIRM DEMOGRAPHICS
WOMEN
U.S.
20% 32% 50% 36% 73%
EQUITY NON-EQUITY ASSOCIATE OTHER BUSINESS
PARTNER PARTNER LAWYER SERVICES
UK
23% 31% 66% 56% 53% 74%
EQUITY NON-EQUITY ASSOCIATE TRAINEE OTHER BUSINESS
PARTNER PARTNER SOLICITOR LAWYER SERVICES
EMEA
15% 17% 60% 73% 54% 80%
EQUITY NON-EQUITY ASSOCIATE TRAINEE OTHER BUSINESS
PARTNER PARTNER SOLICITOR LAWYER SERVICES
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18 SPRING & SUMMER 2020PEOPLE *
OF COLOR
U.S.
5% 11% 25% 6% 25%
EQUITY NON-EQUITY ASSOCIATE OTHER BUSINESS
PARTNER PARTNER LAWYER SERVICES
UK
14% 14% 12% 25% 22% 14%
EQUITY NON-EQUITY ASSOCIATE TRAINEE OTHER BUSINESS
PARTNER PARTNER SOLICITOR LAWYER SERVICES
* Disclosing diversity data in the UK is voluntary. Over 90% of all UK attorneys and business services colleagues have declared their
ethnic origin. These figures represent the following ethnic groups: Asian, Black, Mixed / Multiple Ethnicity and Other Ethnic Group
(including Arab).
The US figures represent the following ethnic groups: Native American or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, multi-racial, and Hispanic or Latino.
For a more detailed breakdown, please visit bclplaw.com/en-GB/about/diversity.html
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SPRING & SUMMER 2020LGBTQ*
U.S.
2% 3% 5% 5% 3%
EQUITY NON-EQUITY ASSOCIATE OTHER BUSINESS
PARTNER PARTNER LAWYER SERVICES
UK
1% 5% 3% 6% 4%
TOTAL ASSOCIATE TRAINEE OTHER BUSINESS
PARTNERS SOLICITOR LAWYER SERVICES
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20 SPRING & SUMMER 2020GLOBAL INCLUSION & DIVERSITY BOARD
GLOBAL INCLUSION & DIVERSITY CO-CHAIRS
SEGUN OSUNTOKUN JENA VALDETERO
Partner/Co-Leader Partner/Co-Leader
London Chicago
segun.osuntokun@bclplaw.com jena.valdetero@bclplaw.com
GLOBAL INCLUSION & DIVERSITY STEERING GROUP
JONATHAN MORRIS AMIT PAREKH DAISY REEVES GREG WORTHY
Partner – London Partner – Irvine Partner – London Partner – Atlanta
jonathan.morris@bclplaw.com amit.parekh@bclplaw.com daisy.reeves@bclplaw.com gregory.worthy@bclplaw.com
GLOBAL INCLUSION & DIVERSITY ACTION BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
ELIZABETH BRADLEY MARCUS DEARLE JASON DEJONKER JENNIFER DEMPSEY CONNIE HOFFMAN
Partner – London Partner – Hong Kong Partner – Chicago Partner – Atlanta Chief Information Officer –
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