ABOUT us
ABOUT us
Steering group
This is made up of diversity and inclusion leads from the founding firms. They guide the direction of Legal CORE and set the strategic plans for initiatives in consultation with member firms. The group is co-chaired by two firms currently held by Clifford Chance and Macfarlanes.
Legal CORE steering group
Emma Forbes-Cockell
Client DEI Manager
-Linklaters LLP
Joanna Harris
Head of Responsible Business and Wellbeing - EMEA
–Norton Rose Fulbright
Rupa Mooker
Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging Manager, UK, EMEA and US
–Ashurst Perkins Coie
Georgina Court
UK Head of Inclusion
–Freshfields
Charlotte Yirrell
​Senior Diversity and Inclusion Manager, London
–Herbert Smith Freehils Kramer
Nina Goswami
CO-CHAIR
Head of Inclusion UK -
Clifford Chance LLP
Louise Zekaria
CO-CHAIR
Director of Inclusion and CSR – Macfarlanes LLP
Jo Dooley
Head of Inclusion
–A&O Shearman
Lorna Culpin
CO-CHAIR - NORTHWEST HUB
Dr. Carolene Ayaka
CO-CHAIR - NORTHWEST HUB
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, UK and EMEA
-Kennedys
Inclusion Manager
-Addleshaw Goddard
regional hubs
Leadership Group
This is made up of senior partners, managing partners and D&I partners. Individuals will be invited to attend a wider ‘plenary session’, where new ideas will be presented back to them.
Role of the Leadership Group
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Ambassadors for the collaboration | Commit their firm to be actively involved | Lead the change at their respective firms.
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members group
This is made up from two representatives (diversity and inclusion or HR lead) from each participating firm.
The role of the Members Group
Actively contribute to the work stream sub-groups | Show support for the initiative, ensure internal engagement within your firm and aim to implement the learnings where possible | Work collaboratively with the Steering Group.