Gender Equality at Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is woven through all aspects of the firm.

Corrs continues to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and is committed to gender equality in the workplace, driving more diverse ideas and thinking, higher productivity and enhanced outcomes for clients.

Key policies and programs for achieving this include market-leading parental leave entitlements for all carers regardless of gender, such as payment of superannuation contributions during paid and unpaid parental leave and support during the transition to and from parental leave. Corrs offers senior female lawyers executive coaching, mentoring and networking opportunities; regularly provides school holiday care programs for working parents; and undertakes analysis and actions to address equity in pay, professional development opportunities and promotion.

Corrs CEO Gavin MacLaren is a WGEA Pay Equity Ambassador and has also committed to the Panel Pledge – pledging to increase the visibility and contribution of women leaders in public and professional forums.