Georgia Dawson, Senior Partner at Freshfields, has led the firm since 2021, driving an ambitious global strategy that is built on a collaborative and inclusive culture. Georgia has long championed LGBTQ+ inclusion across the firm and the wider legal profession. Under her leadership, Freshfields has embedded inclusive values through enhanced employee benefits, active sponsorship, vibrant network engagement, and a refreshed code of conduct setting clear expectations for all colleagues. In addition to supporting the firm’s pro bono work advancing LGBTQ+ rights, Georgia regularly speaks at internal and external forums. Freshfields is committed to the UN Standards of Conduct for Business tackling discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, partnering with non-profits and organizations around the world to drive lasting change.
