For the ninth year, the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion team collected submissions from organisations across Latin America. As always, we were delighted to see continued dedication to developing effective diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes, as well as further escalation of pro bono and sustainability work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Once again, more firms submitted than ever before and continued to demonstrate the increasing sophistication, maturity and impact of their initiatives. From these submissions, we select the most successful programmes by analysing them against our five criteria (advancement, breadth, commitment, impact and originality) and rewarding the deserving firms and individuals at our annual awards ceremony<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This, our third annual D&I Latin America Report (the Report), provides a close look at the most innovative and impactful initiatives submitted through a selection of case studies and individual profiles. The Report highlights the key DEI trends and topics in Latin America this year, providing inspiration, practical tips and best practice guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The key trends that emerged this year were focused on renewed understandings of gender diversity, raising awareness and supporting trans justice and DEI innovation, in which we see novel and innovative efforts to create inclusive cultures at firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each section covers how these successful initiatives were established, the challenges they had to overcome and how they managed to achieve their aims. The combination of case studies and profiles details collaborations from local NGOs to huge multinationals. The common denominator in all the pieces included is absolute commitment to the cause, and a determination to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As always, we\u2019ve included editorial pieces from the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion team with our reflections on the key trends in Latin America. We hope that this briefing will help support you in your D&I, Pro Bono and ESG programmes, and look forward to continually collaborating with the legal profession through our research and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Chambers D&I Report: Latin America 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Chambers would like to thank the organisations that contributed to this edition of the report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the ninth year, the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion team collected submissions from organisations across Latin America. As always, we were delighted to see continued dedication to developing effective diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes, as well as further escalation of pro bono and sustainability work.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n For the ninth year, the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion team collected submissions from organisations across Latin America. 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These reports feature editorial and case studies providing best practice guidance on how individuals and organisations can create change where they work.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Every year hundreds of firms submit to the Chambers DEI Awards programme, which has now been active for over a decade. From the multitude of nominations we receive, the Chambers DEI team is tasked with picking out the very best initiatives, analyzing their effectiveness and rewarding a deserving few at our annual awards ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our team are consistently impressed by the dedication and innovation shown. With this in mind, in 2021 we begun producing Regional DEI Reports to highlight exemplary work in a number of jurisdictions. These Reports distil the key trends found across the breadth of firm submissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each report takes a deep dive into some of the most innovative and interesting programs submitted through a variety of individual profiles and case studies, aiming to provide readers with inspiration, practical tips and best practice guidance. The Reports cover how these successful initiatives were established, the challenges they had to overcome and how they managed to achieve their aims, with collaborations ranging from local NGOs to huge multinationals. The common denominator continues to be the absolute commitment to the cause, and a determination to make a difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Chambers team hope that these Reports will help support you in your DEI, pro bono and sustainability work and look forward to continually collaborating with the legal profession through our research and events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Chambers DEI Global Report 2024 Chambers DEI Awards FAQs<\/a> Asia-Pacific & Greater China <\/a>Region <\/a>D&I Report 2023<\/a> For over 10 years we have created thought leadership content to highlight the individuals and organisations successfully advancing DEI. From in-depth interviews tracking the career trajectory or leading lawyers to deep dives into issues ranging from disability inclusion to human rights in relation to climate breakdown, we cover all aspects of DEI, pro bono work and sustainability efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover the latest content below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Download the landmark report From Chambers DEI which provides a unique insight into DEI and pro bono developments in the legal market, offering details on common themes emerging globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discover what is involved when submitting to Chambers DEI Awards and how to craft a sucesfull submission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The inaugural addition of diversity, inclusion and pro bono submissions at for Asia Pacific and Greater China Region's. Discover what the leading firms are doing to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building.
USA D&I Report 2023<\/a>
Discover the incredible efforts in the USA to advance diversity and inclusion through internal initiatives, local and global community programs, and network building in the twelfth release of the report.
Latin America D&I Report 2023<\/a>
For the ninth year, the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion team collected submissions from organisations across Latin America to find out what is being done across the region to promote diversity and inclusion.
Chambers UK Bar Awards: D&I Categories - FAQ
<\/a>Founded in 2019, the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion categories at the UK Bar Awards have marked, celebrated and showcased the best in D&I, pro bono and environmental work from sets.
Spotlight on Disability Inclusion<\/a>
Ellie Gerszt, speaks with David Cross, Partner and Chair of the Antitrust Litigation Practice at Morrison Foerster about his experience of being a lawyer with a disability, the advocacy he\u2019s undertaken within the legal profession and his advice to law firms on becoming more disability friendly.
Spotlight on The Access to Justice Foundation<\/a>
Luke Vincett, speaks to Dame Maura McGowan DBE, about her journey to the Bar; the changing state of diversity in the profession and the support available for newly qualified barristers; and why access to legal representation is a fundamental right and the fantastic work that The Access to Justice Foundation does to uphold that right.
World Mental Health Day, with Elizabeth Rimmer<\/a>
Ben Hall and Shaun Costa, Ambassadors for Chambers INSPIRE Mental Health & Wellbeing Committee, were honoured to welcome Elizabeth Rimmer to record a podcast in recognition of World Mental Health Day.
Spotlight on the UK Bar, with Mass Ndow-Njie<\/a>
Luke Vincett, speaks with Mass Ndow-Njie of 7BR Chambers about his unconventional journey to the Bar, the moment he went viral and the launch and development of Bridging the Bar.
Spotlight on the UK Bar, with Robin White<\/a>
Luke Vincett, speaks with Robin White, a Barrister at Old Square Chambers about her journey to the profession, what diversity means to her and some of the D&I work that won Robin the \u2018Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution\u2019 award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.
Spotlight on the UK Bar - Doughty Street Chambers<\/a>
Luke Vincett, speaks with Aswini Weerartne KC and Maya Sikand KC of Doughty Street Chambers, about their journeys to the profession, the ethos behind Doughty Street being known as \u2018the humans rights chambers\u2019 and why internal D&I work is a vital part of that, as well as some of the fantastic work that won Doughty Street the \u2018Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Set\u2019 award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n