Justin is a member of Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Executive leadership team. He is the Sponsor of the firm’s global IRIS (Inclusion, Respecting Identity and Sexuality) Network and has recently focused on developing LGBT+ activity in the firm’s EMEA offices where LGBT+ inclusion is less advanced. He sponsored the inaugural EMEA LGBT+ conference which has subsequently seen HSF be the first law firm to sign up to L’Autre Circle, a public commitment to LGBT+ equality in France. He also sent a firm-wide email of support for marriage equality in Australia and hosted two networking events in Sydney and Melbourne on the subject and carried the firm’s banner at Brisbane Pride. Externally, Justin is a Stonewall Ambassador. He gave the welcome speech at the launch of the Stonewall Top 12 Global Employers launch with UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, and was a visible attendee at their Summer Party in London. Additionally, he is an active supporter and mentor with Pink Dot in Hong Kong.
