
GC Diversity and Inclusion interview
A champion of diversity across the City, Wan discusses the nuts and bolts of starting a diversity initiative, and the ongoing issues facing City law firms and departments.
GC: How important have role models been for you in your career?
Lesley Wan (LW): Role models are very important to have in your life to help you progress and develop, both personally and professionally. They provide a baseline from which you can observe their traits and characteristics, and decide which of those traits and characteristics you may want to embed and adapt to suit your needs and personality. It’s like a form of informal mentoring without necessarily being mentored, and you get to pick and choose what you want to take away with you.