Slaughter and May Partner named in Heroes Role Model Lists 2025

Slaughter and May Partner Jane Edwarde has been named a Heroes Executives Role Model for the third consecutive year. The Heroes Role Model Lists are published annually by INvolve, and showcase and celebrate global business leaders who are driving change in the workplace and inspiring the next generation of diverse talent. The Executives award recognises individuals who are elevating and enabling women in business and driving change for gender diversity. 

Slaughter and May Managing Partner, David Johnson commented: “Improving representation is critical to helping talented individuals achieve their full potential, and role models and advocates are a key part of that. I’d like to congratulate Jane for this recognition of the fantastic work she does, both within the firm and across the sector.”

Founder & CEO of INvolve, Suki Sandhu OBE, says, “I’m so thrilled to be celebrating this global group of trailblazing Executives, Future Leaders and Advocates who are working to ensure women in the workplace can thrive. All the individuals featured in our Heroes Role Model Lists supported by YouTube are championing inclusion and leveraging their expertise and knowledge to drive impactful initiatives and strategic change within their organizations. It’s vital that women 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.”

Slaughter and May has a comprehensive partner-led action plan towards gender equity. The firm invests in numerous initiatives including external and internal mentoring opportunities at all levels to promote gender diversity, while the firm’s employee Gender Equality Network, GEN, provides a support network for staff.