Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

As a company with an international workforce, the cultural diversity of our employees is a matter of course for our firm. Gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age and sexual orientation shape the individuality of each person. At Luther, we consider this diversity to be an enrichment both for our work and in our personal interactions. Colleagues from 23 different nations work in our offices in Germany alone. We are committed to creating a work environment that is free of prejudice and that shows respect, appreciation and esteem for every employee.

As a commitment to promoting cooperation free of discrimination and unequal treatment, Luther was one of the first law firms to sign the Diversity Charter in 2010. The initiative is committed to a respectful and unprejudiced working environment and promotes diversity in the world of work.

To promote cross-cultural contacts, we invite colleagues from all our locations in Germany and abroad to a meeting once a year for professional and personal exchange and to promote shared values.

Equal opportunity is a key focus of our HR policy. Over 55% of our employees are women. We are constantly looking for ways to improve career conditions for female employees and increase their share in management positions. At the end of fiscal year 2021/2022, two-thirds of the lawyers appointed as partners in Germany were female.

A milestone for equal opportunities is the Luther Female Network. The focus of the network is on the internal and external networking of female colleagues, the sharing of experiences among each other and sustainable business development. In regular (online) meetings, the needs of Luther’s female lawyers are discussed, new business ideas are developed and innovative ideas and concepts for clients are developed jointly.

Luther consistently ensures that men and women are paid equally for equivalent work and performance. The use of parental leave by men and women is supported equally. Part-time employment and the assumption of management tasks are not mutually exclusive. Numerous examples demonstrate that this has been implemented successfully for years. In the 2021/2022 financial year, 9% of our partners worked part-time, of which 25% were male and 75% were female.

We are aware of our responsibility - to our clients and employees as well as a player within society. As a contribution to a better community, we are involved in numerous social projects, which we support on a regular or occasion-related basis.

The war that broke out in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has shaken Europe and the rest of the world. Luther responded immediately by making a large donation to "Bündnis Entwicklung hilft & Aktion Deutschland Hilft" and the Red Cross. In addition to other regular donations, the Germany-wide Christmas donation of all Luther locations in 2022 went to SOS Children's Villages Ukraine and worldwide.

Furthermore, Luther regularly provides pro bono support to associations that are socially committed, including Common Purpose, UN Refugee Assistance, and European Leukodystrophy Association (ELA).