Over the past year, the InterLaw Diversity Forum has grown to more than 400 members. Simmons & Simmons partner Daniel Winterfeldt, explains the importance of helping gay lawyers to find a voice

96f1bf6b-b115-49be-be14-dd5d0efacf62There are some people in this world who live life to the full and others who do not know when to say ‘no’. I am trying to decide if I fall into the former or the latter. As a US securities partner at Simmons & Simmons, one would think that my day job keeps me occupied enough. In truth, it does, and then some. However, I think when you have a passion for something, that energy can be channelled to accomplish even more. Over the past few years I have been involved in two exciting projects, one rooted in the familiarity of US securities law and the other involving a journey into the realm of equality and diversity which has been unexpected, demanding and very rewarding.