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Thought Leadership on DEI

Analysing the diversity across the legal market

Chambers DEI legal topics promotes the trailblazing work that firms and in-house legal teams are involved in to further the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Through interviews, in-depth case studies, podcasts and more, we bring interesting and impactful stories to our audience. 

We also publish regional reports on the key themes and trends developing in diversity, pro bono and sustainability work. These reports feature editorial and case studies providing best practice guidance on how individuals and organisations can create change where they work.   

Regional DEI Reports based on top submissions

Every year hundreds of firms submit to the Chambers DEI Awards programme, which has now been active for over a decade. From the multitude of nominations we receive, the Chambers DEI team is tasked with picking out the very best initiatives, analyzing their effectiveness and rewarding a deserving few at our annual awards ceremony. 

Our team are consistently impressed by the dedication and innovation shown. With this in mind, in 2021 we begun producing Regional DEI Reports to highlight exemplary work in a number of jurisdictions. These Reports distil the key trends found across the breadth of firm submissions.  

Each report takes a deep dive into some of the most innovative and interesting programs submitted through a variety of individual profiles and case studies, aiming to provide readers with inspiration, practical tips and best practice guidance. The Reports cover how these successful initiatives were established, the challenges they had to overcome and how they managed to achieve their aims, with collaborations ranging from local NGOs to huge multinationals. The common denominator continues to be the absolute commitment to the cause, and a determination to make a difference. 

The Chambers team hope that these Reports will help support you in your DEI, pro bono and sustainability work and look forward to continually collaborating with the legal profession through our research and events. 

DEI Reports

Chambers Latin America 2023 D&I Report
Latin America 2023 D&I Report

Discover the DE&I statistics from the Latin America region

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Chambers USA Report 2023 D&I Report
USA Report 2023 D&I Report

The team are delighted to share the key stories and trends across the US legal market relating to diversity.

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Chambers Asia-Pacific & Greater China Region Report D&I Report 2023
Asia-Pacific & Greater China Region Report D&I Report 2023

Gain a unique insight into how diversity is shaping the market across Asia-Pacific and the Greater China Region.

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Latest news and articles from Chambers DEI

Chambers DEI Awards FAQs
Discover what is involved when submitting to Chambers DEI Awards and how to craft a sucesfull submission.

Asia-Pacific & Greater China Region D&I Report 2023
The inaugural addition of diversity, inclusion and pro bono submissions at for Asia Pacific and Greater China Region's. Discover what the leading firms are doing to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building.

USA D&I Report 2023
Discover the incredible efforts in the USA to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building in the twelfth release of the report.

Latin America D&I Report 2023
For the ninth year, the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion team collected submissions from organisations across Latin America to find out what is being done across the region to promote diversity and inclusion.

Chambers UK Bar Awards: D&I Categories - FAQ
Founded in 2019, the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion categories at the UK Bar Awards have marked, celebrated and showcased the best in D&I, pro bono and environmental work from sets.

Spotlight on Disability Inclusion
Ellie Gerszt, speaks with David Cross, Partner and Chair of the Antitrust Litigation Practice at Morrison Foerster about his experience of being a lawyer with a disability, the advocacy he’s undertaken within the legal profession and his advice to law firms on becoming more disability friendly.

Spotlight on The Access to Justice Foundation
Luke Vincett, speaks to Dame Maura McGowan DBE, about her journey to the Bar; the changing state of diversity in the profession and the support available for newly qualified barristers; and why access to legal representation is a fundamental right and the fantastic work that The Access to Justice Foundation does to uphold that right.

World Mental Health Day, with Elizabeth Rimmer
Ben Hall and Shaun Costa, Ambassadors for Chambers INSPIRE Mental Health & Wellbeing Committee, were honoured to welcome Elizabeth Rimmer to record a podcast in recognition of World Mental Health Day.

Spotlight on the UK Bar, with Mass Ndow-Njie
Luke Vincett, speaks with Mass Ndow-Njie of 7BR Chambers about his unconventional journey to the Bar, the moment he went viral and the launch and development of Bridging the Bar.

Spotlight on the UK Bar, with Robin White
Luke Vincett, speaks with Robin White, a Barrister at Old Square Chambers about her journey to the profession, what diversity means to her and some of the D&I work that won Robin the ‘Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution’ award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.

Spotlight on the UK Bar - Doughty Street Chambers
Luke Vincett, speaks with Aswini Weerartne KC and Maya Sikand KC of Doughty Street Chambers, about their journeys to the profession, the ethos behind Doughty Street being known as ‘the humans rights chambers’ and why internal D&I work is a vital part of that, as well as some of the fantastic work that won Doughty Street the ‘Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Set’ award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.

Thought leadership podcast

For over 10 years we have created thought leadership content to highlight the individuals and organisations successfully advancing DEI. From in-depth interviews tracking the career trajectory or leading lawyers to deep dives into issues ranging from disability inclusion to human rights in relation to climate breakdown, we cover all aspects of DEI, pro bono work and sustainability efforts.

Discover the latest content below.