Event Details

Infrastructure New Zealand,  in partnership with Dentons, is hosting an interactive discussion on what's holding us back with Kate Broer (Dentons Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer) on Tuesday 20 February.

Inclusion, diversity and equity are proven to enhance productivity, drive innovation and generate better financial performance, yet progress towards the greater participation of women and people from under-represented groups continues to be slow. 

Join us for an interactive, in person discussion over breakfast, led by Kate Broer, who will be on the ground in New Zealand. 

This is an opportunity for us to leverage Kate’s expertise to help us tackle the hard questions around what is standing in the way and what can be done to shift momentum in a positive direction. We all talk about it, let’s now be part of a step change in the industry.

Presenter Details

Kate Broer - Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer, Dentons

As Dentons’ Global Inclusion and Diversity Officer, Kate Broer is responsible for leading and driving inclusion, diversity and equity at Dentons as a strategic priority. Kate reports directly to Dentons Global CEO and participates in all Dentons Global Board meetings, the highest governing body of the Firm.  Working closely and collaboratively with Dentons global leadership, Kate is focused on supporting and advancing greater equity, diversity and inclusion across Dentons’ 160+ locations and in the Firm’s work with clients.

A pioneer and recognized leader in the advancement of women and other underrepresented groups in the legal profession, Kate has a proven track record in leading transformative inclusion and diversity initiatives.  She served as Dentons' Canada Region Chair of Diversity and Inclusion from 2006 until 2018 when she first joined Dentons’ Global team.  During her tenure, Dentons was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians (2009-2013), one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2012, 2016) and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2011-2018).

She has also been recognized with a Catalyst Canada Honours Award, a Leaders to Be Proud of Leading Executive Ally Award and is the recipient of a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her contributions in advancing diversity and inclusion.

Prior to joining Dentons’ Global team, Kate spent more than 20 years as a practicing litigation partner in Dentons’ Canada Region handling a variety on complex corporate and commercial matters with an emphasis on regulatory disputes, and risk analysis and compliance across a number of industries and contexts including banking and financing, construction and infrastructure and the environment.