Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

“Piper Alderman is a firm where all people are valued and respected, have equal access to opportunities and are provided with a supported platform to fulfil their talents and potential.”

Tony Britten Jones, Managing Partner

At Piper Alderman, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best talent, ensuring an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience, ensuring that all our people feel valued and respected. The diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences of our people enable us to connect and collaborate effectively, fostering strong connections and achieving exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Our firm values of Collaboration and Collegiality, Respect for Others, Innovation and Forward Thinking, and Dedication and Commitment form the foundation of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

These values guide us to:

Value diverse people, thinking, experiences, and approaches
Provide equitable access to resources and opportunities
Foster safety and belonging
Have support structures for people to be themselves
Commit to ongoing listening and sharing of experiences to fully respect the views of all

Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Our firm-wide diversity and inclusion strategy focuses on driving inclusive behaviours and fostering commitment by offering leadership, support, and tools to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work. Members of the Diversity & Inclusion committee, including our Managing Partner, volunteer to continuously review organisational practices and related initiatives and events, striving to cultivate the best culture for all our people.

Our commitment to workplace participation and diversity is reinforced by robust people systems, processes, and policies, including those related to equal employment opportunity, bullying and harassment, flexible working, reasonable accommodation for our people with disabilities, parenting, eldercare, childcare, and other caregiving responsibilities.

Piper Alderman is dedicated to advancing its strategy in the following areas:

Gender Diversity
Cultural Diversity
Reconciliation
Accessibility
LGBTIQ+ Inclusion
Employee Wellbeing
Employee Engagement

By focusing on these areas, we aim to create a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for all our employees.

Piper Alderman is a member of Pride in Diversity, an employer support program for LGBTIQ workplace inclusion.

Piper Alderman participates in reporting to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) responsible for promoting and improving gender equality in Australia Workplaces.

Piper Alderman is a proud member of Diversity Council, Australia’s lead body for diversity and inclusion research, information, news, events and learning.

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