DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
It’s not just numbers: it’s our reality.
We are not only diverse; we actively and organically cultivate this value every day. A dedicated committee drives conversations and proposes initiatives that advance equity. Because for us, justice begins at home.
Subcommittees
Our committee is structured into five subcommittees, which carry out ongoing awareness, training, and institutional transformation initiatives. Each group works to ensure spaces for listening, learning, and collective action, in line with our values.
Ethnic-Racial
This subcommittee is dedicated to promoting respect, recognition, and pride in ethnic and racial diversity across the firm. We foster an environment where all histories, cultures, and backgrounds are welcome, confronting every form of prejudice head-on. We believe in the importance of representation and equal access to opportunities for all.
Gender Equity
This group works to spread knowledge, challenge stereotypes, and create meaningful opportunities for people of all genders. It also addresses pay gaps and issues such as maternity, sexism, and misogyny, always seeking balance, respect, and equity.
LGBTQIA+
This subcommittee develops initiatives to combat prejudice and foster a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ colleagues. Through partnerships with community-oriented institutions, we promote respect for all sexual orientations and gender identities, while actively fighting discrimination within the firm.
PwD
This group seeks to dismantle physical and social barriers while raising awareness of the needs and skills of people with disabilities. In addition to ensuring equal access to opportunities, we are committed to building an accessible and inclusive environment.
Religious Diversity
This subcommittee promotes respect for diverse beliefs, encouraging harmonious coexistence among different faiths (and those with none). It combats religious intolerance and fosters a professional space where everyone can express their convictions with freedom, respect, and dialogue.
Since 2023, we have been among the Brazilian law firms associated with the Center for the Study of Law Firms (CESA) that support the Incluir direito Project (Inclusive Law).
Less than 1% of Black professionals in law firms
To change this reality, since 2016, the Incluir Direito Project, in collaboration with universities and supporting law firms, has been creating opportunities for young Black law students, promoting learning, strengthening self-esteem, and fostering a sense of belonging.
The project provides a support network that combines classes, mentoring, and networking, connecting students with participating firms. It opens doors to internship opportunities and professional guidance, driving personal development and building more diverse and impactful career paths in the legal world.
Pro Bono
Zeca Pagodinho Institute (IZP)
Founded in 1999, the Zeca Pagodinho Institute was created with the mission of opening doors for those who have none. Through artistic training and the dissemination of knowledge, IZP promotes equity and social and cultural inclusion.
Our role is to provide legal advice on corporate, contractual, governance, and intellectual property matters.
National Library Foundation (FBN)
We provided legal assistance on all matters related to the creation of the Support Association for the National Library of Brazil – Endowment Fund Manager (Associação de Apoio à Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil – Gestora de Fundo Patrimonial), a non-profit civil association established to support and promote the activities of the National Library Foundation. The association also serves as the manager of the endowment fund to be created, with the mission of preserving and expanding the Foundation’s assets.
Murals Project - Caju and Manatí
An environmental education project focused on protecting manatees and mangroves in the Parnaíba River Delta Environmental Protection Area, in the municipality of Cajueiro da Praia, Piauí. The initiative featured Rio de Janeiro artist Marcela Cantuária, who painted murals on the city’s public roads to encourage community engagement in preserving manatees and coastal ecosystems. The project also included talks and workshops with the local community. It was part of the Rota das Origens Program, approved by the Municipal Environment Committee under the National Environment System (SISNAMA), with support from the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) and the Cajueiro da Praia City Hall.
Burle Marx Institute
The Burle Marx Institute (BMI) is dedicated to preserving the legacy and work of Roberto Burle Marx and his collaborators, making it accessible to the public through the maintenance, cataloguing, and digitization of his landscape collection—a body of work of global historical significance.
Our role is to provide legal advice on corporate, contractual, governance, and intellectual property matters.
Mover
Mover is a non-profit association formed by major companies from across different sectors of the Brazilian economy. Its main objective is to disseminate best practices and accelerate policies that raise awareness of racism, while promoting inclusion through job opportunities and investments in education and professional development for the Black population.
Our role is to provide legal advice to the association.
Chapéu do Chef (Chef’s Hat)
The Chef’s Hat project, based in Morro Chapéu Mangueira in Leme, is a social cooking initiative led by chef Carlos Fontes, known as Nego Breu. Its mission is to ensure food security for homeless people in the neighborhoods of Leme, Copacabana, and downtown Rio de Janeiro by distributing hot meals.
Our role is to provide legal advice to the project.