McCann FitzGerald LLP

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

Key achievements since January 1, 2025

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. We received Silver accreditation from the Irish Centre of Diversity in December 2024 and are now striving for Gold. The DEI initiatives are structured around key pillars: gender, race and ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability and neurodiversity, and social mobility and the progress over the last 12 months is described below.

• Gender: signed Women in Finance Charter (target 40% female partners by 2030); 36% current partners female; 43% of 2025 partner promotions and female hires.
• Added Gender Identity and Expression and introduced pronouns to our email signatures; updated our Dignity and Respect policy.
• Race and ethnicity: unconscious bias training for partners/managers; anti racism and intercultural events with external experts.
• LGBTQ+: founding OUTLaw member; Pride Month Programme; co-founded LGBTQIA+ Leadership Programme; ongoing support for Belong To.
• Disability and neurodiversity: partnered with TCPID; active members of Disability in Law network; educational events for all employees.
• Social mobility: support for Trinity and DCU Access and local schools and colleges.

Talent management and work-life balance

• Wellbeing embedded via MF Wellbeing Strategy and dedicated committee covering social, physical, mental, and financial health.
• Continue to invest in programmes and initiatives that promote a healthy workplace culture, reduce the stigma around mental health, and encourage open conversations at every level of the firm.
• Policies and practices to promote sustainable working and work life balance.
• Suite of policies to support menopause, medical care, and domestic violence leave.

Career development and Thought leadership

• Launched MF ConneX (12-month mentorship for senior female associates) and expanded MF Evolve maternity support.
• Alternative leadership paths such as Of Counsel and part-time partnership positions.
• Firm wide CPD programme spanning lectures, workshops, and away days.
• Weekly expert led lecture series open to partners, solicitors, trainees, and legal executives.
• Tailored off site learning days with panel discussions on various current issues.
• Publish regular client briefings and horizon scanning updates on regulatory change, ESG and technology (including AI), offering practical guidance for in house teams.
• Host cross sector seminars, webinars with clients and external experts to share best practice and drive industry dialogue.
• Partners speak at leading conferences and contribute to industry working groups and consultations shaping the legal and regulatory landscape.