Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

At Baker McKenzie, we believe in the power of inclusion, diversity and equity. Our global commitment to these values reflect our culture which has been nurtured since our inception. We want to shape a better future where all our people can thrive. We are committed to serving our clients with innovative solutions brought about by a diverse talent pool and an inclusive community.

Our commitments

• We are proud to be signatories of several influential compacts that align closely with our core values and principles. This dedication is reflected in our support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Women's Empowerment Principles. Additionally, we participate in the Catalyst CEO Champions for Change, an initiative dedicated to promoting gender equality within workplaces.
• Our efforts are evident through our involvement in various initiatives such as the Race Fairness Commitment (UK), and Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter (UK). Each of these initiatives is dedicated to ensuring that all talent thrives and to building an inclusive and diverse legal profession.
• Our sponsorship of The Black British Business Awards underscores our dedication to fostering inclusion and diversity within the business community. Our office in Kyiv has developed a robust partnership with Ukraine University, providing support to students pursuing legal education. In Milan, we are making significant strides by working with In-Formazione to identify and nurture underrepresented legal talent.
• We are proud members of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (US) and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (US). Our efforts have also been recognized with the Diversity Mark Silver Accreditation from Investors in People (UK), and we are honored to be members of the Mindful Business Charter (UK). Our commitment to disability inclusion stands strong through our membership in the Valuable 500. Additionally, in North America, we proudly support Out & Equal, Lavender Law, and Lambda Legal, advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals.