During the past couple of years Pinsent Masons has embarked upon a number of initiatives to ensure that minority groups are recognised and represented in our business. One way to recognise minority groups has been to work with equality lobbying group Stonewall as a member of its Diversity Champions programme. The programme is a good practice forum in which employers and Stonewall work together to promote diversity in the workplace, ensuring that - among others - lesbian, gay and bisexual employees are recognised and represented and that their skills and talents are valued. We know that there are many other interest groups in the firm whose needs and talents we also need to represent. As part of our diversity programme we have established a diversity employee network, made up of individuals who represent their own minority group or individuals who are interested in representing the interests of others....