LGBTQ+ at MinterEllison
MinterEllison believes that every employee should be able to bring their whole self to work. As part of this, Minters has established PRiME (Pride, Respect and Inclusion at MinterEllison), a network which focuses on empowering and supporting our LGBTQ+ staff.
PRIME
Our PRIME (Pride, Respect and Inclusion at MinterEllison) Committee works with our Diversity & Inclusion team to celebrate and promote LGBTQ+ inclusion at MinterEllison, and ensure this is embedded in the way we work with our people, clients and community.
AWEI Gold Employer for LGBTQ+ Inclusion
In May 2019, we were proud to be named an AWEI Gold Employer and recognised as Top 3 Employer in Australia at the LGBTI Inclusion Awards.
In FY19, we:
- Partnered with Pride in Diversity to deliver face-to-face LGBTQ+ Awareness & Engaging Allies development sessions (available to all of our people)
- Launched our new Transitioning in the Workplace Policy, which supports our gender diverse and transgender colleagues who are affirming their gender identity. The policy provides 5 additional days of paid leave, as well as other vital support and resources
- Celebrated LGBTQ+ dates of significance with national events across the firm including IDAHOBIT Day, Mardi Gras and Wear it Purple Day
- Provided pro bono legal advice to our long-standing client Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras
- Raised funds for LGBTQ+ charities including The Pinnacle Foundation and Minus18