As a Senior Partner and DEI Champion at Esin Attorney Partnership, Can Sözer has been a leading advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion for more than a decade through thought leadership, education, mentoring, and pro bono work. He has provided legal support to civil society organizations in Türkiye on initiatives promoting equality, dignity, and access to justice, while also contributing to international discussions on diversity and human rights. Through speaking engagements across Europe and Türkiye, he has highlighted the importance of inclusive workplaces and societies, and has advised leaders in multinational organizations on inclusive leadership, unconscious bias, and respectful workplace cultures. His involvement in regional DEI networks, awareness initiatives, mentoring programs, and pro bono projects has helped create opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive. His contributions have been recognized through several international honors, including Stonewall’s Global Changemaker of the Year Award and Baker McKenzie’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Award.
