NEWS & INSIGHTS ABOUT US CAREERS LOGIN ABOUT US Social Impact We recognise our role, as a global law firm and member of the business community, in helping achieve positive social impacts in our broader communities. Overview A community-focused law firm Through our Social Impact programme, we provide our people opportunities to share their time and professional skills to support community partners. We also recognise our role in driving forward important social justice conversations; and our ability to advocate for positive social change. Our Social Impact programme is separate from, but complementary to, our global pro bono legal practice, Diversity & Inclusion programme and Sustainability Initiative. Making a positive social impact We seek to do this by: Partnering with leading community organisations to help them deliver key community projects and services; and Facilitating volunteering opportunities for our people to give their time and skills, and directly assist community organisations. Global focus areas Assisting communities experiencing marginalisation, disadvantage, financial exclusion and/or hardship. Supporting young people in their education and career journeys, with a particular focus on young people aspiring to enter the legal profession. Working to eradicate all forms of modern slavery. Working together with First Nations Peoples to achieve reconciliation in Australia. We recognise the role our people can play in supporting local communities and we actively encourage them to get involved wherever possible. SARAH MORTON-RAMWELL, PARTNER, GLOBAL HEAD OF PRO BONO AND SOCIAL IMPACT Recognition As a leading international firm, we are proud to be recognised by clients and industry bodies for our achievements and the contributions we make AWARDS Download "Working together" – November 2018–November 2020 Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan PDF 3.94 MB Ashurst Pro Bono Economics - Governors for Schools A Quantitative Assessment of the Work of the Governors for Schools Charity PDF 1.56 MB Key Contacts Sarah Morton-Ramwell PARTNER SYDNEY +61 2 9258 6321 VIEW ALL SITEMAP ACCESSIBILITY LEGAL NOTICES TERMS OF USE PRIVACY POLICY COOKIES FRAUD ALERTS CONTACT US MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT © Ashurst. All rights reserved We value your privacy We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, we understand that you are happy for us to do this. For more information on how we use cookies, or how to change your browser settings, please see our . REJECT