Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion

Our achievements and culture are all built on our people. Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment is a priority for the Firm

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work-place. Diversity and inclusiveness (D&I) is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and strengths, enriching our ability to serve our clients effectively.

By fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and respected, we not only uphold the principles of fairness and equality but also strive for excellence in the legal profession.

We recognise the importance of D&I to our business and our commitment to D&I is part of our Firm’s values which helps guide our decision-making processes. Our dedicated D&I group is led by a senior partner who takes a leading role in promoting the Firm’s D&I values, through updates, educational seminars and influencing policy change.

We aim to deliver gradual but continuous improvements on our D&I performance each year and our D&I Policy guides the Firm’s commitment to D&I, with a view to keeping its objectives, goals and practices under review on an annual basis.

Our D&I group is tasked not only with ensuring compliance with our statutory equality duties outlined in the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 and the Equal Status Act 2000 and other relevant legislation, but also to ensure that the principles underpinning our commitment to D&I are fostered through the culture and operation of the Firm.

Initiatives in D&I include:

  • D&I / unconscious bias training for all Partners and Senior Managers.

  • Annual Pride Month celebrations at Dillon Eustace.

  • Participating in the Dublin Pride parade with the OUTLaw network. In 2023 and 2024 Dillon Eustace was a proud sponsor of the OUTLaw’s 2023/2024 Pride activities.

  • Internal events to support Work Equal (WorkEqual - Working for a society that champions workplace equality and fair remuneration).

  • Internal seminars and education sessions to ensure Dillon Eustace is an autism-friendly working environment.

Our Gender Pay Gap Report 2025

The mandatory gender pay gap reporting required under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 and the Employment Equality Act 1998 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2022 is now in its 4th year of reporting and as Dillon Eustace has over 50 employees, we are required to report our gender pay gap for 2025.

Click below to read the full report for 2025.

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter

Dillon Eustace is proud to be a signatory of the Law Society of Ireland's Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter. As a signatory to this Charter, we will treat all individuals and groups of individuals fairly and equally and no less favourably, specific to their needs, in areas of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, race, class, disability or membership of the Traveller Community.

Dublin Pride Run 2026

Dillon Eustace was proud to be a silver sponsor of the Dublin Pride Run 2026.

The Dublin Pride Run, organised by the Dublin Front Runners, is a fantastic initiative that celebrates inclusion, community, and wellbeing with all funds raised supporting HIV Ireland, Midlands LGBT+ Project and Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre.

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International Women's Day 2026

To celebrate International Women's Day, our Diversity & Inclusion Committee was delighted to welcome members of the Ireland Women's Indoor Hockey team to our offices for a panel discussion – “Give to Gain: Reciprocity and Support in Elite Women’s Sport”.

Moderated by Rachel Halligan, the panel spoke about their experiences as elite sportswomen - how they give and receive support to other women and peers, their insights on being visible and mentoring younger women and girls in sport, as well as balancing sport with their own careers.

Invisible Disability Ireland Educational Session

We hosted an educational session with Emily Larkin, founder of Invisible Disability Ireland, who spoke to staff about invisible disabilities and hidden conditions and illnesses.

Emily provided insight into some common misconceptions around invisible disabilities and highlighted the importance of raising awareness and understanding the challenges faced by those with an invisible disability.

Celebrating Pride in Dillon Eustace

Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s goal is promoting inclusion within the Firm and celebrating the diversity of its staff. This year our committee educated staff weekly during Pride Month on LGBTQ+ related issues such as pronouns, resources to help support LGBTQ+ family members and friends and the history of Pride in Ireland.

AsIAm: Creating an Autism-Friendly Workplace

Dillon Eustace staff attended 'Creating an Autism-Friendly Workplace' delivered by Adam Harris the CEO of AsIAm, Ireland’s national autism charity - an organisation that promotes understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of autism in Irish society.

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