SoMo

The SoMo network aims to play a positive role in supporting the firm’s efforts in increasing social mobility through our recruitment, community and advocacy activities. Socio-economic disadvantage continues to be the most significant driver of inequality in society and top professions.

Our aim is to recognise the diverse backgrounds of our colleagues across the firm, backgrounds that are often not visible, and to dissect what it means to truly champion our motto of ‘A world of difference’.

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The SoMo Network provides a space for socially mobile individuals and their allies to celebrate social mobility both inside and outside the firm. We organise internal and external events throughout the year, as well as taking part in recruitment initiatives and collaborations with organisations such as upReach and the 93% Club. I joined the network to meet friendly and diverse individuals, passionate about social mobility, and I am looking forward to seeing the network grow as social mobility continues to gain prominence both at the firm and in wider society. Amy Hughes Associate

Previous events

How to crack the class ceiling - 7 September 2023

We welcomed Clare Hix and Cath Boggan, the producers of the BBC’s hit documentary “How to Crack the Class Ceiling”, for an open discussion about the challenges faced by socially mobile talent in entering Britain’s professions considered by many to be elite.

Panel event - 21 September 2023

SoMo supporting Partner Kevin Howes chaired the “Who Do You Think We Are?” panel event where Tina Zhuo (Partner, Competition), Simon Agar (Senior Business Development Manager), Julie Stanbrook (PSL Counsel, Corporate) and Peter Redshaw (Associate, Corporate) spoke openly about their journeys to Slaughter and May, what social mobility means to them and the challenges socially mobile individuals face in a workplace.