Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our intention is to make a meaningful, positive impact on everyone at our firm by fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates and values difference and empowers our people to thrive as their authentic selves.
As a strategic priority for the firm, we take a holistic approach to meeting our DEI goals and objectives to leverage the strengths of our people. Whether it is training and team building, sponsorship, mentorship, accountability through leadership or working with our clients, our core mission is to cultivate an inclusive workplace, to create more collaborative relationships, and further enhance our supportive and ambitious culture.
Defined by Inclusivity
Our employee network groups
In the UK, we run a number of engaged and inclusive employee networks, each focusing on a different area of diversity. Click on a film below to learn more about each of our networks.
Recognition and reward
Our work and our people are viewed by many as at the cutting edge of diversity, equity and inclusion. There is always more to do and no room for complacency, but these accolades show we are on the right path in the UK:
Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) Gold Standard
Achieved Women in Law Empowerment (WILEF) Golf Standard Certification for five years, between 2018-2023.
Silver Certification in the National Inclusion Standard (NIS)
Achieved Silver Certification in the National Inclusion Standard (NIS) in 2022. This step-by-step evidence-based accreditation tool is the benchmark for workplace inclusion covering all protected characteristics and wider inclusion and diversity issues. We are the first law firm to achieve this standard.
Top 75 in Social Mobility Employer Index
Ranked in the Social Mobility Employer Index Top 75 Employers since its creation in 2018.
Mansfield Certification Plus
Achieved Mansfield Rule Certified Plus in 2022 and 2023. The Mansfield Rule aims to boost representation of historically underrepresented lawyers in firm leadership.
Silver in the Global Stonewall Employer Index
We are proud to have achieved Silver in the Global Stonewall Employer Index, recognising the steps we are taking to advance LGBTQ+ equality across our global locations
The British Legal Awards
Shortlisted for Standout DE&I at the British Legal Awards 2023 for our partnership with Flair Impact.
Recognition by Business in the Community (BITC)
Our partnership with Flair was recognised as a case study by Business in the Community as part of their 2023 Race at Work Charter Report.
Our commitment to DEI
Delivering on our commitment to DEI
Our intention is to make a meaningful, positive impact on everyone at our firm by fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates and values difference and empowers our people to thrive as their authentic selves.
Demonstrating our commitments in this area is one of our strategic priorities and we continue to work towards our goal of establishing ourselves as a market leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We focus on gender diversity, racial & ethnic and cultural diversity, support for LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Our global strategy informs our activities across EMEA. In this complex region with multiple languages, cultures, and countries, our commitment to inclusion for everyone proves its value.
Each of us have a role to play in building an inclusive culture; by engaging with our strategy and participating in education programmes, events and other activities happening across the region.
Our DEI Partnerships
In the UK, Hogan Lovells works with a number of organisations to reach and support candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Aspiring Solicitors, City Century, MyPlus, Rare Recruitment, the Social Mobility Business Partnership and the Sutton Trust.
