Chambers and Partners Celebrating International Women’s Month
At Chambers and Partners we celebrated International Women's day and also Women's History Month. Read the thoughts of various members of the Chambers team across all departments, on the need for inclusivity and diversity in the workplace and beyond.
What is Women's History Month?
Women's History Month is an annual celebration that focuses and highlights the contributions of women to historical and important events. The month also provides an opportunity for reflection on the achievements of women and is a time to also understand issues women are still facing today and discuss how to challenge and overcome these obstacles such as equal pay and women's rights.
How are Chambers and Partners working to tackle these issues?
As a business, Chambers and Partners continues to work towards the reduction of gender inequality by monitoring data in relation to the Gender Pay Gap, organizing internal events, podcasts and focus groups to spread awareness on gender inequality, as well as broadening talent pool and ensuring gender balance at all stages of the hiring and promotion processes.
The thoughts on equality and diversity
Read the thoughts below from various members of the Chambers team:
"I am proud to raise my hand this year and #Choosetochallenge gender inequality in all. As Michelle Obama said: "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." This year, I #Choosetochallenge gender inequality in all forms to support all women both in my role at Chambers and outside. I have the privilege to know, work with and meet truly amazing women who push for better opportunities and better representation of women, and I can't wait to continue this work with them."
Katie Read (she/her)
Deputy Editor, UK Guide
"I am proud to raise my hand this year and #Choosetochallenge gender inequality in all. As Michelle Obama said: "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." I am proud to raise my hand this year and #Choosetochallenge gender inequality in all its forms. In my role as Assistant Editor and Chair of the Gender Committee at Chambers and Partners, I am delighted to work along with and collaborate with brilliant leading women and feel empowered to continue to strive for the celebration of women in the legal market and beyond."
Livia Cuciurean (she/her)
Assistant Editor
"I am very proud to see that there are more and more people who speak up to fight against gender inequality. There is still a lot more to do, but progress will be faster if we all commit to do our part. I raise my hand and I #Choosetochallenge."
Mónica Tantaleán
Editor, Chambers Latin America
"It is vital that allies join the movement for gender equality and #ChooseToChallenge bias and inequality in the workplace and beyond. Gender equality benefits everyone so it is in all of our interests to speak up."
Luke Vincett (he/him)
Diversity & Inclusion Advisor
"I am proud to raise my hand this year and #Choosetochallenge gender inequality in all its forms. As an Assistant Editor and Chair of the LGBT+ Committee at Chambers and Partners, I have the pleasure of being surrounded by amazing colleagues and to work with brilliant women in the legal market. I am committed to working towards creating positive change for equality in the legal profession and in our society. I will call out gendered actions or assumptions. I am empowered to fight in solidarity with those who face gender discrimination, standing with all the cis and trans women in all their diversity and abilities and celebrate their achievements."
Eleftheria Mitroudi (she/her)
Assistant Editor - Europe
"I #Choose to challenge gender inequality in my role as Senior Research Analyst and Ambassador of the Gender Strand at Chambers and Partners. I hope that we can continue to celebrate the amazing achievements of women across various jurisdictions and overcome the different challenges together."
Valeria Eapen
Senior Research Analyst - Europe
"To me, IWD and the #ChoosetoChallenge means setting the example for my daughter that it's possible to have a successful career and a family at the same time."
Joanna Lane
Editor, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Caribbean and Offshore
For more information on how Chambers are working to tackle the issues around diversity and inclusion and our D&I programme please visit the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion website here.