Law firm's diversity recognised in annual survey

Weightmans has been recognised for its dedication to equality in the workplace in the 2009 Diversity League Table.

The annual report, compiled and published by the Black Solicitors Network, looks at law firms’ efforts to address gender, ethnicity and disability challenges by analysing the background of all associates, partners, paralegals and trainees.

The results are analysed and firms are scored in a series of categories – the total of which secures their overall ranking.

Weightmans’ Head of HR and Development Sam Airey said:

“We have entered the Diversity League table every year since it was first published in 2005.

“We strive to create a make-up of staff which reflects the society in which we operate, while at the same time seeking to employ the very best legal minds regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability.

“Gender equality was our strongest ranking and we secured an overall 4th place for gender balance amongst associates which is fantastic.

"Although we are pleased with our overall result there is always room for improvement and we will use this latest report as a benchmark against which we can further promote diversity in the firm.

“A career in law should be open to everyone and surveys such as the Diversity League Table challenge law firms of all shapes and sizes to offer a range of opportunities, equally.”

Of the 50 law firms that responded to the survey, Weightmans were ranked 7th amongst Top 100 firms that responded and 14th overall.