IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026
B1 4, Level 0
Session information
Best practices to ensure LGBTQI+ diversity in the workplace
Monday 5 October (1615 - 1730)
B1 4, Level 0
Committee(s)
Diversity and Equality Law Committee
(Lead)
LGBTQI+ Law Committee
Description
In this session we will discuss and share best practices to promote LGBTQI+ diversity in the workplace. Spain has recently implemented legislation obliging companies with 50-plus employees to implement measures promoting LGBTQI+ equality in the workplace and many global companies have for many years had policies and best practices to ensure diversity and equality for LGBTQI+ employees.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Catherine Leung | Lewis Silkin Hong Kong, Central, Hong Kong SAR |
| Mikael Pelan | Lusis Avocats, Paris, France; Senior Vice Chair, Diversity and Equality Law Committee |
Speakers
| Raquel Florez | Freshfields, Madrid, Spain; Corporate Counsel Forum Liaison Officer, Diversity and Equality Law Committee |
| Renato Guerrieri | Guyer & Regules , Montevideo, Uruguay; Website Officer, LGBTQI+ Law Committee |
| Delia Mensitieri | LEAD Lab, Brussels, Belgium |
| Oliver Riise | Scandinavian Airlines System, Kastrup, Denmark |