🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4f5srY7 - In the final episode of our dedicated SAHM podcast miniseries, Gautam Bhattacharyya hosts Reed Smith partners Nav Sahota, Nathan Menon and Sakil Suleman for a conversation on identity and the power of cultural roots in shaping careers. The partners reflect on their South Asian heritage and the significance of South Asian Heritage Month 2024, and offer heartfelt advice to their younger selves and aspiring lawyers. #SAHM #podcast #law #lawyer
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Driving progress through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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We are committed to driving change, promoting diversity, practicing equity and valuing the strength of inclusion at our firm and across the legal profession.
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We are thrilled that our London-based associate Olivia Grant has been shortlisted in the Future Leader category at the Ethnicity Awards. Olivia advises on a broad range of finance transactions including securitisations, real estate finance, funds finance and non-performing loans. She also serves as co-chair of our Multicultural Network and as committee secretary for NOTICED, the UK diversity network. The awards recognise inspirational people from ethnic minority backgrounds working tirelessly to improve the lives of ethnic minority groups in the UK. Winners will be announced in October. Congratulations Olivia! Read here for more on the awards: https://bit.ly/4dHbbXD #Congratulations #FutureLeader #EthnicityAwards #DEI
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Join us for a special celebration of South Asian Heritage Month! We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event hosted by Reed Smith’s Multicultural Network (MCN) in honor of South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). This event features the acclaimed actor, writer, and comedian Meera Syal, whose contributions to literature, television, and film have made her a cultural icon. 📅 Date: 12 September 🕠 Time: 18:30 – 22:30 📍 Location: Everyman Broadgate Cinema The evening will be hosted by our dynamic MCN members, Gautam Bhattacharyya, Nav Sahota and Ali Ishaq and promises a captivating and inspiring conversation. Join us to explore the rich tapestry of South Asian heritage and this year’s SAHM theme of ‘Free to be Me’. RSVP now at https://bit.ly/3LWexdp and mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of networking and celebration. #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SAHM #DEI #MeeraSyal #CulturalCelebration
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🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4f5srY7 - Nityajit R., General Counsel and a Director of Brentford Football Club, joins Gautam Bhattacharyya to discuss South Asian Heritage Month. They delve into Nity's career influences, his role at Brentford FC (the Bees), the significance of his South Asian heritage, and the collective steps needed to advance DEI and increase South Asian participation in the highest levels of football and sports. #Diversity #SAHM #DEI #podcast
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We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair, the largest LGBTQ+ legal conference in the U.S. Also, you don’t want to miss Omar Alaniz, Reed Smith partner, along with his co-panelists Jessica Hernandez, Amy Nelson and Samuel Pearson-Moore, as they discuss “Career Services and Job Search Strategies for Law Students” on August 7 at 9 am E.T. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eyqGVj_U #LGBTQ #CareerFair #JobSearchStrategies #LawStudents
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Congratulations to our Multicultural Network, which has been named as a finalist in the inaugural Diversity Network Awards in the ‘Outstanding Ethnicity Network of the Year’ category. Read more about the award here: https://bit.ly/46gqR1F #DEI #Diversity
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🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4f5srY7 - In the first episode of our miniseries of podcasts celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2024, Gautam Bhattacharyya, chair of Reed Smith’s India Business team, welcomes Yasmin Batliwala MBE, CEO of A4ID - Advocates for International Development. Together, they explore Yasmin's career path, her mentors and inspirations, her passion for pro bono work and the significance of her Parsi heritage. #podcast #DEI #DiversityAndInclusion #SAHM
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We are honored to be named the #BestPlaceToWork24 for #DisabilityInclusion!. Reed Smith is proud to be a disability-smart organization where disability inclusion is an essential pillar of the firm’s diversity and inclusion program. Thank you to Disability:IN for naming Reed Smith to the #DisabilityEqualityIndex and for holding participating organizations accountable in their efforts for inclusion, accessibility and accommodations.
Reed Smith ranks among best workplaces for disability inclusion by Disability Equality Index | News | Reed Smith LLP
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🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3xhMilZ - Christian Castile is joined by Joseph Maguire and Emily Chang to explore the evolution of LGBTQ+ inclusive language. This episode delves into the history and reclamation of the term "queer," examining its significance and the broader impacts of language on the LGBTQ+ community. Joe and Emily share their personal stories and insights, discussing how their experiences have shaped their understanding and use of LGBTQ+ terminology. They also touch on the intersectionality of language across different marginalized groups and the importance of person-centered language. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the power of words and the journey toward inclusivity. #podcast #DEI #LGBTQ #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveLanguage
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Reed Smith’s PRISM EME hosted a networking event with PrideWide yesterday to highlight the importance of the Pride Wide (non-profit organization) movement using the power of conversation and media to raise the voices of #LGBTQIA+ people and make change. Baroness Barker, eminent Scottish human rights and social justice activist and member of the House of Lords, was the keynote speaker.
* Global expert in LGBTQIA+ storytelling and engagement. * CCO & Founder, Pride Wide. * Patient Ambassador for Blood Cancer UK and Myeloma UK
We had an amazing event last night, just under 100 people coming to hear us talk about our new NGO Pride Wide and our corporate partnership opportunities. We discussed why and how businesses and employers can become better friends to the global LGBTQIA+ community. Massive thank you to Baroness Barker for a powerful opening remarks. Thank you to the wonderful team at Reed Smith, who allowed us to hold the event on the 33rd floor in the city. A launch and more events to come in the year.
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