McCann FitzGerald LLP named Anti-Discrimination Firm of the Year in Europe at Social Impact Awards

Sabina Cotter, Head of Responsible Business .

The awards, which took place on Thursday 12th September in London, recognise leading law firms and figures from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for action taken towards building a more diverse and inclusive legal profession and broader social impact.

The firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy is a crucial part of this effort. McCann FitzGerald LLP’s DE&I strategy, spearheaded by its Head of Responsible Business, DE&I partners and supported by sub-committees in the firm, has helped the firm make progress and strive to go further. The firm’s approach is to work collaboratively, bringing the best people and teams together to solve complex issues, seize opportunities, and create better outcomes for clients.

The firm also partners with a number of community organisations to support its DE&I strategy such as the Irish Centre For Diversity, Open Doors, Trinity College Access Programme, Dublin City University Access Programme, Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities, The Breakthrough Project Ringsend, Black and Irish and Belong To.

Commenting on the award win, Stephen Holst, Managing Partner, McCann FitzGerald LLP, said:

“Creating a collaborative and inclusive environment to empower our people to achieve their goals and assist them in their development is one of our key priorities.  We serve our clients best as a team which brings different perspectives and experiences to the table and we aim to celebrate and encourage diversity in all its forms.

“I am very proud of the work of our people collectively in achieving this important recognition. Inclusivity is not achieved through one-off initiatives and is something we need to live, breathe and embed in our culture in how we work every day. As a firm we are committed to maintaining our focus on inclusion and advocacy, to support a fairer society and more equal opportunities for all.”