Michael Sosso, Executive Vice President and Group General Counsel at bp, leads the legal, ethics and compliance, and company secretary teams globally at bp. He actively mentors and sponsors LGBTQ+ talent as the Global Executive Sponsor of bp Pride and European General Counsel for Inclusion. He engages in panels, events, and listening sessions to support employee resource groups and inclusion across the company and industry, including using his own voice through public statements and social media. Externally, Michael speaks at forums like the InterLaw Diversity Forum and Out Leadership events, advocating for inclusive leadership in law firms and corporations. Recognized as one of the few openly gay general counsels at a major company, he has also received the National LGBT Bar Association’s “Out and Proud” award. Michael leverages his personal profile and leadership to champion inclusion and equality, especially in spaces where corporate voices face legal or reputational constraints, ensuring visible and meaningful support for the LGBTQ+ community.
