Diversity and inclusion

We all bring different backgrounds, strengths and perspectives to the team

We help every team member to thrive

One of our global values is: we all bring something different. So, being an inclusive and diverse workplace is hugely important to us, and makes us more relevant and valuable to our clients. We want to enable, encourage and support everyone to be themselves and thrive – whatever their age, disability, gender, gender identity, faith and belief, race, sexual orientation or social background.

We have several employee networks, all helping our people to be the best they can be. Each has board sponsorship and support, and guidance from our strategic diversity and inclusion partners. All of our networks are open to everyone.

Diversity and inclusion FAQs

Promoting gender equality through our Thrive network

Our Thrive network is driving the practices we need to achieve gender equality. It provides internal and external events and convenes roundtables and discussion groups to feedback on issues affecting both genders that will help lead to improved gender balance. Thrive aims to contribute towards increasing the number of women in partnership and management roles. We have set a target of achieving 30% female partners by 2026.

Supporting families with our Family Matters network

Championing LGBT inclusion through our OpenHouse network

Raising awareness about disability, mental health and wellbeing through our Enable network

Working to promote diversity in ethnicity

Working to promote diversity in faith and beliefs

Working to promote social mobility

Seeing beneath the surface

At Gowling WLG we are committed to establishing and embedding a workplace culture that recognises the importance of wellbeing and cares about mental health.

Learn about the support available