OUTSTANDING COMPANY
AWARD RECIPIENT
A&L Goodbody LLP
A&L Goodbody LLP is a leading Irish corporate law firm providing expert legal advice. It was recognised for combining workplace inclusion with support for the wider community. Its OneALG employee group contributes to inclusive policies and education, while the firm’s pro bono work supports LGBTQ+ organisations and people seeking asylum.
Accepting the award, representatives from the team thanked their colleagues and also their clients for their trust. “We are honoured to stand by LGBTQ+ organisations in what are really troubling and difficult times as they head out on their mission to achieve LGBTQ+ equality.”
NOMINEES
Just Eat Ireland
Just Eat is committed to creating a workplace where LGBTQ+ colleagues are empowered to be themselves, feel valued, and thrive. Furthermore, at a time when some companies reduced or withdrew Pride support, Just Eat remained the headline sponsor of Dublin Pride and continued investing in LGBTQ+ community initiatives in Ireland, including raising funds for Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre.
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
LGBTQ+ inclusion is embedded into the culture at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, through their diversity initiatives, employee networks and annual Pride programme. What truly sets the Irish law firm apart is how they use their influence and resources to support the wider community. Through their partnership with Rethink Ireland, Mason Hayes & Curran established the €1.5 million Connected Communities Fund to strengthen inclusion and social cohesion across Ireland.
Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid is a national feminist organisation working to prevent and address the impact of domestic violence and abuse in Ireland. With many LGBTQ+ staff members, the organisation has built a safe, authentic, and open environment where people can show up as their full selves. Their ‘Too Into You’ campaign aims to support young people in having healthy relationships and identifying abuse, and is designed in a way that is intersectional and inclusive for all.
By Alice Linehan