Sam Cornelius
About Sam Cornelius
Sam Cornelius is the Global Gender Diversity & Talent Manager at Linklaters, a position he has held since 2023 in Hamburg, Germany. He has extensive experience in employment law and talent management, having worked at Linklaters in various roles for over a decade across multiple locations including Hong Kong and London.
Current Role as Global Gender Diversity & Talent Manager
Sam Cornelius currently serves as the Global Gender Diversity & Talent Manager at Linklaters, a position held since 2023. This role is based in Hamburg, Germany, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, Cornelius focuses on promoting gender diversity and enhancing talent management strategies within the organization.
Experience at Linklaters
Cornelius has extensive experience at Linklaters, having worked with the firm in various capacities since 2003. Initially, Cornelius served as a Trainee, Associate, and later as a Managing Associate until 2011. After a brief hiatus, Cornelius returned to Linklaters in 2016 as a Managing Associate in Hong Kong, progressing to Counsel and Head of Employment and Incentives from 2019 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Cornelius has a solid educational background in law and languages. He studied Law and German Joint Honours at the University of Bristol from 1997 to 2001. Following this, he completed the Legal Practice Course at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, Cornelius undertook an Intensive Mandarin Course at Beijing Language and Culture University from 2002 to 2003.
Professional Background
Cornelius's professional journey includes significant roles in both London and Hong Kong. His tenure at Linklaters spans over two decades, with a focus on employment law and talent management. This diverse experience across different legal environments has contributed to his expertise in gender diversity initiatives and talent development.