McCann FitzGerald LLP

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

McCann FitzGerald LLP is dedicated to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone can pursue their goals and feel valued.  The firm's DEI efforts are led by our three DEI Partners, supported by a passionate team of over 30 colleagues across DEI sub-committees. The DEI initiatives are structured around key pillars: gender, race and ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability and neurodiversity, and social mobility. In November 2024 we became signatories to the UN Global compact with a commitment to communicate on our progress.   In December 2024, we received a Silver Investors in Diversity accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. The firm undertook an all-firm DE&I survey as part of this process.

Achievements Since January 1, 2024

Gender:

• Signed the Women in Finance Charter, committing to 40% female partners by 2030. Currently, 34% of partners are female, with 55% of partner promotions in 2024 being women.
• Delivered MF ConneX, a mentorship programme for senior female associates.
• Introduced enhanced family leave policies, including support for menopause, medical care, and domestic violence leave.
• In 2024, 80 employees (60% female, 40% male) availed of family leave in the last 12 months.

Race and Ethnicity:

• Named Anti-Discrimination Firm of the Year in Europe at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards EMEA 2024.
• Hosted unconscious bias training for all partners and managers.
• Supported Black History Month and anti-racism initiatives, including a pro bono partnership with the Immigrant Council of Ireland.

LGBTQ+:

• Became a founding member of the LGBTQIA+ Leadership Programme.
• Celebrated LGBT+ History Month and Pride with various events, including an interview with Leo Varadkar and sponsorship of the OUTLaw Network's Pre-Pride Party.

Disability and Neurodiversity:

• Partnered with the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID) to support education and employment for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Hosted events for World Down Syndrome Day and International Day of Sign Language.

Social Mobility:

• Ensured at least 10% of interviewees for internships come from traditionally underrepresented groups, with 15% of summer 2024 interns and 11% of traineeship offers from these groups.
• Supported the Trinity Access Programme (TAP) and Dublin City University Access Programme to widen access to third-level education.

Education

• Developed a DE&I Awareness Course that was completed by 70% of our employees.