LGBTQ+ Be yourself to be a better lawyer, says Freshfields’ David Mendel In our second Pride Month Q&A instalment, the exec comp partner discusses being vocal in support for the LGBTQ+ community and corporate rainbow branding David Mendel, Freshfields Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Tuesday 30 June 2026 Honouring and closing out Pride Month, our four-part series features the stories of employment lawyers from across the LGBTQ+ community. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... LGBTQ+ “My day job and my gay job are aligned!”: Lewis Silkin’s Anna Bond on inclusive workplaces DEI Creating an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ employees year-round DEI How to support LGBTQ+ staff during Trump’s war on DEI this Pride month DEI LGBTQ+ workers can spot Pride tokenism, study shows