Raquel Flórez Escobar, Partner People & Reward and Co-Head of Global Markets at Freshfields, actively mentors and sponsors LGBTQ+ colleagues to foster psychological safety and embed inclusion into leadership and culture. As LGBTQ+ Executive Sponsor, she leads storytelling sessions and regional network meetings that drive strategic action across Europe. Raquel’s advocacy extends beyond Freshfields through her roles with REDI, where she co-leads university projects and workshops promoting allyship, and as a panelist and moderator at key legal sector events. Recognized as an EPBN-WISE Ally Role Model, she amplifies LGBTQ+ visibility and supports grassroots NGOs. Raquel leverages her seniority to challenge exclusion, promote diversity initiatives like “Legally Queer”, and create safe environments where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, continuously advancing LGBTQ+ rights within the legal sector and beyond.
