LGBTQ+ at DLA Piper Australia

Iris is our people network promoting an inclusive work environment for all on matters of concern for the firms LGBT + community.

Iris
The Iris network is the voice, contact point, and support mechanism for LGBT+ people and their allies at DLA Piper. The network engages the firm’s colleagues, clients, and communities on LGBT+ issues, working closely with external partners such as Pride In Diversity in Australia. In addition to providing support to its members, Iris serves as a forum and advisory body, and supports projects that promote justice for the wider LGBTI community - here in Australia and internationally. Our Australian Iris network works closely with the International Iris Steering Committee. We are proud of our achievements to date, but we recognise the ongoing work required to continue to do better and to champion similar change across our industry.

Iris Represents
Iris Represents is the pro bono wing of our LGBT+ network, pushing for fair legal representation and an end to discrimination for LGBT+ communities worldwide.