Global Culture

We're shaping an environment where people thrive, feel they belong and are supported to make their mark. It's important that this work never stops and that everyone who works at White & Case contributes to our diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture.

“My decision to join came down to White & Case offering great work in a supportive environment.”
-    Sebastian Cross, Associate, Melbourne

Our values

Pioneering, united, human—these are the three values that shape our distinctive culture and differentiate us from others. They capture the unique spirit of our Firm, and guide the behaviours and actions that enable us to deliver on the promises we make to our clients and our people.

Diversity & Inclusion

The diversity of our lawyers is a source of strength, and the nature of our clients' needs requires collaboration across borders. We attract people who value learning about different cultures, experiences, languages and viewpoints.

Our mission is to continue to build upon this strength and create an environment where all who work here are encouraged, assisted and inspired to reach their potential. Our commitment to inclusion has made us an employer of choice worldwide.

Affinity networks

Our affinity networks are open to everyone, including allies. Join a welcoming, friendly community dedicated to identifying personal and professional development and networking opportunities, including coaching and mentoring. Our networks are also forums to raise concerns, challenges or provide feedback and to advocate for change.

In Australia, we have the following local affinity networks and committees:

• Spectrum LGBT+ Affinity Network
• ALLiance Women's Network
• Reconciliation Action Plan Committee

Global Citizenship

Global Citizenship comprises pro bono, volunteering, charitable giving, legal education and environmental sustainability. It helps us fulfil our responsibilities to the global community with the greatest possible impact. 

Lawyers from every office and practice participate in pro bono work; last year, we dedicated more than 110,000 hours to pro bono legal services. As graduates and associates in our Melbourne or Sydney office, you will have unparalleled opportunities to participate in cutting-edge pro bono work on the issues that matter to you — both locally and internationally, with many of the world's leading NGOs.

As a graduate in Australia, you will have unparalleled opportunities to do cutting-edge pro bono work on the issues that matter most to you—both locally and cross-border—with many of the world’s leading NGOs.  

Examples of Australia pro bono projects:

• Justice Connect – Support for Domestic Building Legal Service
• Structuring advice for foreign not-for-profit organisations entering Australia
• World Bank - Benchmarking Infrastructure project
• Creating a disaster risk management law index for the International Red Cross
• Corporate and structuring advice for charities operating in Australia such as the Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW
• Reviewing and updating legal compliance registers for the Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault