Clifford Chance Sets Global Gender, Diversity Targets

Clifford Chance announced sweeping targets for increasing the number of female, LGBT, and minority ethnicity attorneys among its ranks worldwide.

The London-based firm hopes to have at least 40% female and at least 40% male partners worldwide by 2030, and at least 3% LGBT partners by 2025. The firm’s goals are further broken down by region, where targets are based on specific areas that need improvement.

“If we really believe inclusion is a core value and economic imperative, now is the time we should be doubling down,” said Tiernan Brady, the firm’s global head of inclusion.

The announcement comes as ...