At Dentons, inclusion and diversity are not just ancillary values. They are foundational to our business.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to the success and strength of our people, our firm, our clients and the delivery of justice in our communities.

We commit to having an inclusive environment and a culture of equity where everyone respects, supports and learns from each other, where all our people feel empowered to be their authentic selves and are valued equally for their unique perspectives and experiences.

We aspire to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment that is critical to our success by attracting, promoting, retaining and supporting individuals from all backgrounds—inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, faith, religion, spiritual beliefs, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, abilities, and other characteristics and lived experiences.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity starts at the top with our Global Leadership, Global Board and Global Management Committee.

We drive inclusion globally through our Global Inclusion & Diversity Leadership Council and Inclusion Advisory Council, both of which are led by the Global Chief Executive Officer. The Leadership Council is made up of senior leaders from each of our Regions who work to develop Dentons' inclusion and diversity strategy and related initiatives while ensuring leadership accountability. The Inclusion Advisory Council brings together a group of our people, inclusive of all Regions and roles within the firm, who meet multiple times each year to provide a sounding board for the Leadership Council's proposed initiatives. We expect leaders at every level to champion an environment of inclusion and a culture of equity at Dentons, and we encourage all our people to do the same.

By continuously working to advance inclusion and diversity in all our offices around the world, we celebrate the rich and diverse culture of our polycentric firm, reflecting the global environment in which we and our clients operate, and ensuring positive impact on our local communities and winning solutions for our clients with sensitivity to cultural differences.