For the second year in a row, leading international law firm Baker McKenzie has been named “International Law Firm of the Year for Women in Law” by LexisNexis Middle East at their Women in Law Awards in the GCC, which was held in Dubai on 2 March 2023.
The Women in Law Awards is aimed at celebrating women’s achievements and innovations in the legal practice in the GCC as well as the organisations that that have put efforts into promoting women and gender equality within their teams. At its second round, the event witnessed over 150 women from the industry in the GCC who have entered for awards in 20 different categories of law practice. Baker McKenzie was recognized for their commitment to the advancement of female talent across the GCC, with the inclusion and diversity programmes that the Firm has in place and are implementing in the region.
Commenting on the award, Keri Watkins, Co-Chair of the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee of Baker McKenzie in the UAE, stated: “We are proud to receive this outstanding recognition for the second consecutive year. As a firm that considers inclusion and diversity as foundational basis to its culture and strategic vision, we continue to advance our commitment to empowering and engaging women in the workplace; and this award is a testament to our efforts in fostering an inclusive, gender diverse working environment that further supports the career progression of our lawyers.”
Baker McKenzie’s flagship inclusion and diversity programme in the region, BakerWomen Middle East, continues to support the advancement of women in the workplace and foster a strong sense of community among female professionals in various sectors in the Middle East. Globally, we are also the first law firm to set gender global diversity targets to diversify our senior leadership pipeline and ensure equitable promotion of opportunities for women.