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ABOUT THE AWARDS
Launching in 2024, the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards will present regional winners in EMEA, Canada, United States, and Latin America, celebrating the most ground-breaking social impact and inclusion achievements across the leading law firms and practitioners.
In a significant stride towards celebrating inclusivity, and recognising excellence in the legal industry, we are thrilled to introduce this inaugural initiative. These awards seek to celebrate the outstanding efforts of legal professionals who champion social impact and inclusion, while also providing a prestigious accreditation for those firms committed to creating more inclusive work environments - making them better positioned to meet the evolving needs of clients from across the industry.
THE JUDGING AND RESEARCH PROCESS
Once submissions have been received, our dedicated researchers and judges will review the written nominations and conduct interviews with leading firms and advocates from across the region.
The team will also incorporate other independent research findings and publicly available resources from across the industry, as well as relying on data voluntarily submitted to the Legal Benchmarking Group portfolio of brands.
2024 Submissions Closed
2024 Americas Winners are now live
EMEA Awards Ceremony: September 12 2024
Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards Profiles
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London managing partner Heidi de Vries and global DEI lead Blessing Buraimoh explain the importance of taking a holistic view in designing accessible and inclusive spaces -
Maria de Lancastre Valente, people and culture director, highlights the importance of placing employee wellbeing first in the legal sector
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Litigator and certified coach Myrthe Uittenbogaard explains how the firm’s innovative approach to training junior lawyers has helped it excel
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A rare example of collaboration between leading corporate law firms in London, the programme helps pave the way for a more diverse and equitable legal sector
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Osborne Clarke’s employment team explains the need to address ageism in the workplace, a subtle barrier that often gets missed in DEI strategies
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Mark Henderson of Doughty Street Chambers reflects on the harsh realities of disability discrimination and his journey in advocacy
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Vinson & Elkins senior associate Ciara Ros shares the inspiration behind achieVE, which has been nominated for social mobility programme of the year at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards 2024
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Chinh Pham, co-chair of the venture capital and emerging technology group at Greenberg Traurig, reflects on his journey of breaking barriers in the legal profession
