Aaron advises and represents clients who have experienced discrimination due to their gender identities and/or sexual orientation. Some of the cases that Aaron has worked on have brought about systemic changes to Hong Kong’s legal and social systems. Aaron Chan is one of the leaders of Iris Represents at DLA Piper. This employee-led pro bono initiative formalises its pro bono offering in the LGBT+ space, creating a visible presence specifically aligned to LGBT+ inclusion. In this role, Aaron works with DLA Piper’s LGBT+ and Allied lawyers across the globe to provide legal services to the global LGBT+ community. Due to his insights and experience, he has been invited to speak at internal and external conferences on LGBT+ refugees and how businesses can promote LGBT+ inclusion. Aaron regularly engages with the business sector, third sector and diplomats on LGBT+ issues as part of his work. In 2020, he was awarded the Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards – LGBT+ Youth Champion Award.
