Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Khaitan & Co has a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative titled ARISE for both lawyers and shared services across locations. ARISE’s goal is to foster a positive and supportive environment in which all can flourish regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, culture or any other dimension of diversity.

Our efforts under ARISE are both internal (awareness building) as well as external (creating opportunities for diverse firm members). Driven by our goal, we have activities aligned to different diversity streams: ensure gender balance across the Firm; build a supportive ecosystem irrespective of sexual orientation or identity; support colleagues affected by disability; and create right environment for mental wellbeing that is part of our broader approach to wellbeing at the firm.

At Khaitan & Co, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are.

In line with the Firm’s vision of attracting and retaining top talent and creating a richly diverse community of professionals, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive, bias and barrier-free work environment. We strive to cultivate a sense of belonging where our members feel included, respected and psychologically safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We foster a strong culture where our members can flourish and progress based on their professional merit, accomplishments and contribution to the Firm, regardless of their gender, age, sexual orientation, disabilities or any other dimension of diversity.

We believe that this DEI commitment will not only enable us to nurture an inclusive and welcoming workplace for our members but also help bring in a diverse and talented set of professionals to provide best-in-class, innovative and commercially oriented solutions to our clients.

We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please e-mail us at dicoordinators@khaitanco.com.

If you would like to know more about our activities under the ARISE banner, please download PDF for our annual newsletter

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We at Khaitan & Co have always championed the cause of access to information, as it is key to creating awareness about one’s rights and gaining access to justice. In this regard, we have authored the following handbooks:

• Compendium on LGBTQIA+ Rights: The compendium is aimed at spreading awareness about the applicable legal framework for the LGBTQIA+ community, including their constitutional and privacy rights and important international human rights conventions. This compendium is also the first of its kind publication by an Indian law firm.
• Handbook on Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2024: As a part of our collaboration with the Godrej DEI Lab, we co-authored and published the second edition of this legal guide, which is an endeavour to bridge the gap between disability and accessibility. This handbook highlights the many legislative and policy level attempts to promote the empowerment of persons with disabilities, through education, employment, health, and safety, to name a few. The second edition additionally features a section on best practices that organisations can consider for accommodating employees with disabilities within their workforces.

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Hear our distinguished speakers' insights on inclusion in the workplace as we prepare for the future of work. This series of eight videos capture personal journeys and offer views on what is needed to overcome challenges for a more inclusive future.