Burness Paull first law firm to sign up to Pathways Pledge
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Peter Lawson
Burness Paull has become the first law firm to sign up to the Pathways Pledge, an initiative created by Pathways Forward in response to the findings of the Scottish government-commissioned Pathways: A New Approach for Women in Entrepreneurship report aimed at dramatically raising the participation level of women in the entrepreneurial economy.
Alongside cohort members FWB, Investing Women Angels, and Cazenove Capital the firm has committed to two pledges to drive forward positive change for female colleagues across our business. This group represent the sixth cohort to date, which now totals 36 members from a range of sectors and industries.
Following feedback gathered through a survey of the firm’s female partners, it has formed pledges to directly address some of the barriers raised around supporting career development and traditional cultural and procedural norms not in keeping with the way the firm currently works.
Peter Lawson, chair at Burness Paull said: “We are proud to be the first law firm to sign up to the Pathways Pledge and I’m looking forward to our participation in the programme. It provides a solid framework to amplify the work we’re doing to support the progression of our female talent and holds us accountable for continuing to take meaningful action to ensure equal opportunities for all.
“This is a hugely positive initiative that will directly impact the future of the firm, enabling the best leaders of tomorrow to succeed, regardless of gender.”
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