Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion allow us to acquire the best talent, build the most effective teams and deliver the highest level of client service.
We want everyone at DLA Piper to feel valued for who they are, with a sense of belonging and equal opportunities to succeed. Different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us give our clients better advice.
Our approach in Norway
Diversity and inclusion are part of DLA Piper’s strategy. In Norway, our dedicated Diversity and Inclusion Committee helps drive this work, builds awareness across the firm and advises management on measures to improve diversity and gender balance.
We are committed to a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and included, regardless of age, cultural or social background, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or other forms of exclusion.
Equal opportunities to develop and progress
Our commitment to inclusion shapes how we recruit, support and develop our people. We work to make recruitment processes inclusive, allocate work fairly and support career development that reflects individual needs and aspirations.
Mentoring and our international sponsorship programme, Elevate, support our people’s development. Elevate connects colleagues from underrepresented groups who show leadership potential with experienced partners who act as sponsors and mentors.
IRIS – our LGBT+ network
IRIS is DLA Piper’s global network for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) colleagues and allies. Open to everyone at the firm, it helps create a workplace where people feel comfortable being themselves.
Through professional and social initiatives, IRIS raises awareness of LGBT+ inclusion. The network also advises the firm and supports projects that advance fairness for LGBT+ people in wider society.
Learning across cultures
As an international law firm, we have opportunities to learn from colleagues with different experiences and perspectives. We encourage our people to apply for secondments to other DLA Piper offices, where they can build relationships, share knowledge and experience different working environments.
Inclusion in everyday working life
Inclusion matters in both our work and our social activities. We work to support a sustainable balance between professional and personal commitments, make workloads more predictable and accommodate individual needs.
We aim to offer a variety of social events, with food and drink that reflect different dietary needs, cultures and beliefs.