Name
Global Landscape of Disability Legislation: Using Legal Frameworks to Drive Change
Date & Time
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 4:10 PM - 4:35 PM
Speakers
Sarah Clements, Director of Engagement, Valuable 500
Angela Vigil, Pro Bono Partner & Executive Director of the Pro Bono Practice, Baker McKenzie
Takeshi Yoshida, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Angela Vigil, Pro Bono Partner & Executive Director of the Pro Bono Practice, Baker McKenzie
Takeshi Yoshida, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Description
Baker McKenzie’s pro bono team has created a global legal index mapping disability and employment legislation across 28+ countries. This session reveals how the resource works, why it matters, and what the legal teams learned by building it. Angela Vigil shares the story behind the collaboration with the Valuable 500, the insights that emerged from researching legislation worldwide, and how companies can use legal frameworks as foundations for meaningful inclusion - not just compliance. Hear about a resource launching in early 2026, and honest reflections on how the work has shaped the people creating it.