Tom Lyas is the Talent Acquisition Manager for the law firm Browne Jacobson. He is passionate about inclusivity and has championed social mobility in a number of organisations culminating in Browne Jacobson being voted the No.1 Social Mobility Employer in the UK. Would you consider scrapping the academic criteria from your hiring process? Tom did. The results were staggering. The firm moved from having 100% of trainee lawyers from Russell Group Universities and 7% BAME candidates to now having 50/50 Russell Group with other institutions and 45% BAME hires. Tom is passionate about their F.A.I.R.E. system (Fairer Access into Real Experiences) as the firm continues to break boundaries and push for increased inclusively into the legal profession. This is an inspirational episode and all leaders are responsible for driving a culture of inclusivity and seeking to be a force for good.