LK Shields Solicitors LLP Pledge Support to GEDI Charter

PUBLISHED: 2nd September 2020

The Law Society of Ireland’s Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Charter aims to establish standards for inclusion across the sector in Ireland.

LK Shields Solicitors LLP are delighted to pledge their commitment to the Law Society’s Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter.

LK Shields Solicitors LLP recognises the value of inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

As a signatory to the charter we agree to:

• Recognise the individual needs of our employees and support them to develop to their full potential.
• Ensure equal access to opportunities for all employees.
• Ensure our policies, procedures and processes promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out our work without bias, in a respectful and non-discriminatory manner.
• Build awareness and understanding of the benefits of promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

Jeanne Kelly, Partner and Chairperson of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee commented:  

“LK Shields Solicitors LLP prides itself on being an open, tolerant and welcoming workplace.  We are committed to fostering and maintaining an environment that promotes meaningful diversity, equality and inclusion.  One in which individual differences and circumstances are respected and valued.  Our pledge to the Law Society’s GEDI Charter reinforces this.”