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Cooper Grace Ward signs on to Reconciliation Action Plan
Cooper Grace Ward has become the latest law firm to sign an agreement with Reconciliation Australia to implement a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Emma Musgrave
Source: cgw.com.au/people/chris-ward/
The firm has officially received an endorsement from the group this month, which recognises its leadership position to support Indigenous businesses and boost employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
“We see the RAP as a way for our firm to advance reconciliation within our own sphere of influence, being legal services in Queensland and across Australia.”
Last year saw global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills also introduce a RAP, and Ashurst launch its fifth RAP.
At the time, HSF partner and chair of the firm’s RAP steering committee Sue Gilchrist said: “This not only recognises our efforts and outcomes to date, but more importantly reflects our even greater commitment for the future.”
“We will collaborate as a firm and as individuals within the legal sector and beyond. We are focused on genuine and positive impacts for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and businesses.
“We look forward to standing beside our clients and partners over the next three years and continuing to advocate on national issues such as justice reinvestment and constitutional reform.”
Meanwhile, Ashurst managing partner Richard Spurio said: “The RAP seeks to identify the areas in which our firm, as a leader in the legal profession, can make the most meaningful contribution towards building reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”
“For us, that contribution comes through in a number of areas such as our pro bono work, our internship program and our collaboration with other community groups to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and build inclusivity and diversity.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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