Inclusion and Diversity enables the firm to succeed

At BCLP we define an inclusive culture as the action of including all and fostering an environment of belonging, and we define diversity as the presence of many different people, perspectives and views existing together.

Our I&D efforts are centred on our inclusive culture where we all feel valued and respected. This diversity of ideas, perspectives and people is essential to drive our success, innovation, and competitive edge. Colleagues work in ways that empower and support each other to deliver their best for our clients and each other.

Making BCLP an inclusive firm is the responsibility of all of our people. We are one firm where diversity breeds innovation and better services as a trusted advisor to our clients.

Steve Baumer, CEO

OUR APPROACH

Cultivate high-performing talent by promoting equal access to opportunities, development, and programs for all.
Foster a culture of belonging and psychological safety through BCLP networks, key awareness dates and heritage month recognitions, and analysis of internal survey data.
Embed inclusion and accountability in firm policies and provide firm-wide education reinforcing BCLP's commitment to fair practices.
Amplify BCLP’s efforts both internally as well as externally to clients and the community

Global Inclusion & Client Relationship Partner

Reflective of BCLP’s commitment to I&D, in 2021 the firm appointed Daisy Reeves as its inaugural Global Inclusion & Client Relationship Partner across its 31 international offices. This role is a first-of-its-kind in the legal industry – BCLP is the only firm that has a dedicated partner working pro-bono with clients around inclusion efforts. Daisy is already well known in the I&D world, consistently ranked as one of the most influential LGBTQ* Executives in the world in the global ‘OUTStanding’ benchmark.

“I am proud that BCLP has pioneered this new approach within the legal industry by creating a role enabling BCLP to work more closely with our clients and communities in which we operate. Fostering inclusion wherever we do business will, together with our clients, substantively affect change based on our shared value systems.”

Daisy Reeves
Global Inclusion & Client Engagement Partner

I&D initiatives remain a crucial component of law firm success. The I&D Advisory & Action Board has important work to do, and I am looking forward to getting started.

Shelley Goto, Global I&D Advisory & Action Board Chair