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International Women's Day
International Women’s Day is 8 March 2022. This year’s global theme, “Break the Bias,” reflects the idea that each of us are responsible for finding ways to eliminate bias in all aspects of our lives, including workplaces, communities, learning institutions, and beyond.
Our Women in the Profession Committee is harnessing the energy and spirit of International Women’s Day to raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.
Join Us in Making the Pledge
We invite all of our lawyers, employees, clients, and friends of the firm to join us in making a pledge to encourage, support, and embrace diversity and inclusion, recognizing that small changes can make a big difference in the workplace. Together, through our individual thoughts and actions we can #BreakTheBias.
Complete our online pledge form to record and print your personal initiatives, goals, or changes you plan to make.
Complete a Pledge Here
About Women in the Profession
Our firmwide Women in the Profession Committee works to identify and promote ways for women lawyers to advance their careers, to promote women as leaders and role models, and to enhance the sense of community among women professionals across our global platform.
Thought Leadership
On 10 May 2022, the European Commission (the Commission) finally published the official final version of the European Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and guidelines (Vertical Guidelines).
The Victorian Government's proposed Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Psychological Health) Regulations (Vic) (the Proposed Regulations) are expected to commence on 1 July 2022.
On 22 December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments (the final rule) to Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advisers Act) to modernize the regulation of investment adviser advertising and solicitation practices.
The rise of cryptocurrencies and digital assets (together, crypto) in the financial markets, including the investment management industry, has given rise to a crucial question: which federal regulator - the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be primarily responsible to regulate the use of crypto and crypto-related activities?