Nina Goswami FRSA

Nina Goswami FRSA

London Area, United Kingdom
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As the Head of Inclusion UK at Clifford Chance, one of the world's leading law firms, I…

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  • Matching Expectations

    Matching Expectations

    "Candid and Kind" – Jenn Barnett As you do at this time of year, I've been thinking about the last 12 months and what…

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  • Joy and Celebration

    Joy and Celebration

    "A colourful world is so much more pleasant." - Dr Chetna Kang MB BS MRCPsych For me, this time of year is one of the…

    5 Comments
  • Change Communications

    Change Communications

    "…we all want the same thing…to be heard, respected and treated fairly." – Kat Parsons This is an extract from Kat's…

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  • Building Relationships

    Building Relationships

    “Our strength is in diversity and inclusion…to build a bright future together.” – Bryony Theaker, Clifford Chance…

    5 Comments
  • Nina's Notes

    Nina's Notes

    Time Rich or Time Poor? I sometimes get asked "how do you manage it? Doing the work but also showing up to support so…

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  • Nina's Notes

    Nina's Notes

    “The power of people can positively impact how we address the challenges of tomorrow.” – Everyone Matters I couldn’t…

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  • Nina's Notes

    Nina's Notes

    What is your aim? Is it to report some numbers, or to gather evidence to make change? - Anthony Horrigan, Spktral I'm a…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Tender Graphic

    Corporate Advisory Board Member

    Tender

    - Present 11 months

    Education

    To support the charity to raise awareness within the corporate sector to support their work to bring healthy relationships to all - whether at school or in the workplace. The overall aim is to create a future where people feel confident, safe and respected so they never have to experience domestic abuse or sexual violence.

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    Trustee, Citizens Advice Epping Forest District

    Citizens Advice

    - Present 4 years 3 months

    As a trustee of the Citizen Advice Epping Forest District, which is part of the Citizen Advice network, I am helping to support the staff and volunteers to provide free, confidential and impartial advice on big issues affecting people’s lives. Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face.

  • Canary Wharf Multifaith Chaplaincy Graphic

    Co-Chair, EDI Forum

    Canary Wharf Multifaith Chaplaincy

    - Present 1 year 6 months

    Education

    Co-chair of the Chaplaincy’s EDI Forum to support organisations across Canary Wharf share their best practices.

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    D&I Steering Committee member

    British Fashion Council

    - 2 years

    I joined the committee to help support the British Fashion Council's “long-term plan to fight prejudice and discrimination and galvanise the industry into action”. It is through collaboration across industries that we can make real sustained change.

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    Member, Screen Industry Advisory Group

    Media Trust

    - 1 year 5 months

    Education

    I advise this group after being part of the Media Trust's emerging talent mentoring scheme in 2020. The current group’s aim is to provide Media Trust with industry insight and advice to strengthen the impact of its mentoring initiatives for the screen industries.

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    Panel Member, Placement Assistance Scheme

    The Broadcast Journalism Training Council

    - 2 years 7 months

    Education

    The PAS Panel oversees the Placement Assistance Scheme, ensuring the funds are distributed fairly and equitably. The Scheme is available to students from BJTC-accredited courses who would most benefit from a one-off bursary to help them take up industry placements. The long-term aim of the Scheme is to increase social diversity within the media industry,

Honors & Awards

  • Client Connection Programme 2024

    Legal Benchmarking Social Impact Awards in association with IFLR

    Clifford Chance was recognised for the best practice and workshops we share and collaborate on with clients.

  • Improving Access Programme 2024

    Legal Benchmarking Social Impact Awards in association with IFLR

    Clifford Chance’s work to support colleagues and clients with non-apparent disabilities was recognised in these awards, with judges highlighting the firm launching the Sunflower in the UK.

  • Inspirational d&i Leaders 2024

    d&i leaders

    Which diversity and inclusion leader inspires you the most? d&i leaders asked 446 international diversity and inclusion professionals this question as part of the d&i Leaders Global Benchmarking Survey 2024.

    They highlight in the 2024 list inspirational individuals nominated by their peers.

    The annual list offers a tiny snapshot of some of the many inspiring people accelerating workplace inclusion across the globe.

  • TBD’s Top Legal LinkedIn Influencers

    TBD Marketing

    In Q1 and Q2 of 2024, Nina was in the TBD ranking for Top 100 Legal LinkedIn Influencers. In Q4 of 2023 she was 39th.

  • DE&I Champion of the Year in a Specialist Role (Highly Commended)

    Women and Diversity in Law Awards

    Open to UK-based individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the enhancement of DE&I within the legal sector in a specialist DE&I capacity. This award recognises individuals who have made a difference through their vision, dedication and capacity to inspire others.

  • Global Diversity List Head of Diversity 2023

    The Global Diversity List

    The biennial list celebrates the people who work tirelessly to ensure that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything they do. The List states: "Nina drives diverse representation through data, and was previously the BBC’s Creative Diversity Lead heading up the 50:50 The Equality Project."

  • LinkedIn Top Community Voice - Leadership and Relationship Building

    LinkedIn

    People on LinkedIn find Nina Goswami FRSA a noteworthy contributor to collaborative articles in the following skills: Leadership and Relationship Building.

  • Inclusion & Diversity Award

    Global Woman Summit

    Recognition for work towards progressing diversity, equity and inclusion.

  • Most Impactful Corporate Initiative

    The Anthem Awards

    Outstanding or innovative program created by an organisation to improve that company’s internal work culture.

  • Team of the Year

    Great British Businesswoman Series

    The Team of the Year Award recognises a team led by a female where each and every member of the team plays a fundamental role in delivering success. 50:50 won this accolade while I was head of the BBC grassroots initiative.

  • Top 20 Global Diversity List Champion 2021

    The Global Diversity List

    I was listed in the top 20 diversity champion for my work in spearheading 50:50. The List says: “Her continued focus on the BBC’s 50:50 Project, a collective action on increasing women’s representation on BBC content, makes Goswami a true ambassador of Diversity and Inclusion in the media.”

  • Top 20 Global Diversity List Professional 2020

    The Global Diversity List

    I was listed in the top 20 professionals in the diversity industry for my work in spearheading 50:50. The List says: "Goswami’s work as an integral part of the 50:50 project demonstrates a commitment to increasing the representation of women across all BBC media."

  • Highly Commended, Asian Women of Achievement Awards (Media)

    Asian Women Achievement Awards

    I received a highly commended for my work on spearheading 50:50 but also for my role as a mentor to several aspiring journalists within the media.

  • Diversity Team of the Year, European Diversity Awards 2019

    European Diversity Awards

    The 50:50 team won Diversity Team of the Year and were shortlisted for the 2020 category too, which is now postponed. In addition, we were shortlisted in the British Diversity Awards for Team of the Year and Campaign of the Year 2020.

  • Global Equality & Diversity Awards

    Global Equality & Diversity Conference

    In 2019, 50:50 won the Impact Awards and in 2020 we received a commendation for commitment to diversity.

  • NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2019

    NCTJ

    We won the Equality, diversity and inclusion award in 2019 for the 50:50 Project, which at the time was about increasing women's representation on BBC content.

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