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Championing gender equality in our industries

Championing gender equality in our industries

About the cause

We recognise that gender inequality has been historically tracked within the industries we operate. At HKA, we walk the talk and continue our efforts to push for gender equality across our business.

Our passion to continue to push for equal representation as soon as possible aligns with HKA’s passion for successful and fair outcomes.

ED&I Summit & Awards

Together, the ED&I Summit & Awards create the Middle East region’s leading forum for understanding critical breakthroughs in this all-important topic and celebrating the businesses who are truly demonstrating its benefits. The event brings together – as speakers and panelists – a spectrum of the leading personalities in the ED&I agenda. Throughout, it takes a strongly case study-led approach, with the objective that attendees will derive factual ‘takeaways’ which they can readily apply in their own organisations. In a day of premium networking, attendees can further their knowledge and discover the latest breakthroughs and innovations.

What we did

Amanda Clack, Partner and EMEA Regional CEO gave the keynote address titled, ED&I: From Mandate to Mantra. Her keynote review discussed the impact that a comprehensive commitment to ED&I makes on a company’s culture, and how – ideally – it will transform the day-to-day experience of each and every member of staff. 

She then transitioned from the keynote speech to a fireside chat with Paul Godfrey, Head of Content for Middle East Consultant focusing on the realities of implementing an ED&I-compliant culture and how to overcome the typical roadblocks that the majority of businesses are likely to encounter.

In the afternoon, Helen Collie, Partner, spoke on a panel that addressed mentoring, the nature in which mentorship should occur in an organisation (whether formal or informal) and picking a mentor who is best suitable for you.

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Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses Pledge

The Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses (ERE) initiative was conceived in 2021. Its purpose is to bring and drive commitment to improve the visibility and representation of women as expert witnesses.

What we did

HKA has committed to driving change and advocating fair representation for women working as, or aspiring to become, expert witnesses.

By taking the Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses Pledge (ERE), HKA joins a global coalition who are in support of addressing the challenges faced by women as expert witnesses, with the collective aim of increasing the number of women appointed as expert witnesses in dispute resolution procedures worldwide.

Click here to sign the pledge, joining HKA, further supporting gender equality for Expert Witnesses.

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Championing gender equality

According to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, or "ICSID", women were appointed to only 3% of cases.

What we did

HKA’s Jana Lefranc speaks to Lisa Dubot as part of Mayer Brown Frankfurt’s breakfast series. Click here to watch the video.

Jana speaks about the new Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses (ERE) pledge which looks to promote equal opportunity for women to serve as expert witnesses in international disputes.

Click here to sign the pledge, joining HKA, further supporting gender equality for Expert Witnesses.

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