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Out N About: LGBT Group

At Nabarro, we understand the need and recognise our responsibility to promote an open and inclusive environment, where all staff members can feel comfortable in their day-to-day life at the firm. In order to address this, a group of staff members (together with the support of management and HR) have recently launched an internal LGBT network named 'Out 'N' About'.

Chaired by Darren Stolzenberg, a partner in the Funds and Indirect Real Estate team, and with members from across the firm (partners, associates, trainees and support staff), the network is committed to nurturing a tolerant working environment.

Aims and values

Whilst the network is in its infancy and understanding that its aims and values may evolve in time, our current objectives are:

  1. To increase the firm's awareness and understanding of issues facing LGBT employees at the firm.
  2. To support all LGBT employees (and those with friends and family who are LGBT) internally and to ensure that the firm's policies, procedures and practices are not prejudicial to LGBT employees.
  3. To provide a social network reflecting the needs of its members.
  4. To increase awareness of the firm's approach to LGBT issues externally.
  5. To improve recruitment, development, retention and career satisfaction.
  6. To support our business and our clients and LGBT charitable causes.

Future Plans

  1. To increase membership and raise the profile of our network both internally and externally.
  2. To host an internal launch event to mark the exciting start of our network.
  3. To develop a support network for LGBT members who may not feel comfortable discussing LGBT issues with other members of the firm.
  4. To create stronger relationships with existing client and legal sector LGBT networks.
  5. To secure guest speakers to talk to our members and the wider firm on relevant issues such as diversity and equality.
  6. To enter the Stonewall Workplace Employee Index 2011, the comprehensive annual benchmarking exercise which showcases Britain's top employers for LGB employees.
  7. To attend external events such as those hosted by Stonewall, Interlaw and other relevant organisations to provide networking opportunities for our members.