Slaughter and May recognised for promoting inclusion on Empower Role Models lists

For the tenth consecutive year, individuals from Slaughter and May feature on the Empower Role Model Lists supported by YouTube. The lists are published annually to celebrate executives, advocates and future leaders who are championing positive change for ethnic minorities in business.

Partners Gayathri Kamalanathan and Lorna Nsoatabe, and Sustainable Business Director Uzma Hamid-Dizier feature on the Empower Executives Role Model List, which showcases individuals that are leading by example and removing barriers on the pathway to success for ethnically diverse employees. Andrew Jolly features in the top five of the Empower Advocates Role Models List for using his influence to create a more diverse and inclusive environment.

Associates Elizabeth Obonna and Eniola Oyesanya are recognised for their outstanding contribution to diversity and inclusion, and are included on the Empower Future Leaders Role Model List. 

Managing Partner, Deborah Finkler commented: “We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. Through our Race Fairness Action Plan we are working to drive progress in inclusion, retention and career development. I am proud to see our colleagues recognised as role models, reflecting their contributions to improving representation across our firm and in the wider legal community.”

Founder and CEO, INvolve, Suki Sandhu OBE, says: “I’m so thrilled to be celebrating this global group of trailblazing Executives, Future Leaders and Advocates for people of color in business. All the individuals within these lists are championing inclusion and leveraging their expertise and knowledge to drive impactful initiatives and strategic change within their organizations. It’s vital that people of color across global organizations can succeed and achieve career success, and these Role Models are essential drivers of change who are smashing barriers to progress. We could not effect change without them leading the way.”

Further details along with the full lists can be viewed here.