The move is a first for the top 40 law firm
Liliana Corrieri joins Weightmans after two years as a senior Inclusion and Diversity Consultant at a London-based training and consultancy firm. Prior to that, she worked in healthcare regulation where she looked at both workplace culture and health inequalities, and at a global organisation where she focused on adapting principles and strategies to different cultural contexts.
With experience in national and international organisations, Liliana is a true subject-matter expert. She will work alongside Abhay Srivastava (head of ESG), Sue Gould (head of HR), the firm’s strand leads and DE&I champions, strengthening its strategic objectives and ensuring it becomes a leader in the DE&I space.
The appointment comes as Weightmans was awarded UK Top 10 Employer status for the 18th year in a row – reaching its highest ranking ever at number five. The award recognises and celebrates outstanding people-centric policies and practices that have created positive workplace environments around the world.
Liliana said:
“My passion and commitment for DE&I is deeply rooted in my upbringing, lived and learnt experience, and what I stand for. As an individual and a professional, I am continuously expanding my horizons and refining approaches, as this area of work becomes progressively more interdisciplinary and nuanced. DE&I is a journey for both individuals and organisations, and I am delighted to have joined Weightmans to support the firm in its strong commitment to people, opportunities and positive change.”
Helen Taylor, director of HR, said:
“Liliana is a navigated DE&I professional and brings to Weightmans a wealth of experience in strategic approaches and best practice to advance equality of outcomes, celebrate and represent diversity, and drive inclusive cultures. What is also apparent is her longstanding passion for social and environmental justice.
“Her appointment is another significant moment for the firm and comes as our first female managing partner, Sarah Walton, takes the helm with a business strategy centred around evolution. Liliana’s experience will be integral as we continue to build on our strong foundations and grow a diverse and inclusive culture where success is shared and where everybody has a voice.”
The news comes following the firm’s recent staff engagement survey which produced an engagement score of 86, which reflects a highly engaged workforce.
