CSD 2025
in Cologne
Queer@YPOG
Our diversity group offers you a safe space away from the office.
At YPOG, we stand for genuine diversity and a workplace free from discrimination. Our internal diversity group creates a safe space beyond daily work life—for open exchange, mutual support, and personal development.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We take a clear stance against all forms of exclusion and discrimination—regardless of sexual orientation, gender, skin color, nationality, religion, age, or physical ability. At YPOG, diversity is not a trend, but an integral part of our corporate culture.
Actions for Greater Diversity and LGBTIQ+ Inclusion
YPOG takes concrete steps to support an inclusive work environment:
- Code of Conduct with LGBTIQ+ Protection: Our company policies include clear guidelines against discrimination.
- Gender-Inclusive Language: We ensure inclusive wording in both official and internal communication.
- Safe Spaces and Queers & Allies Meetups: Regular formats for open dialogue and mutual support.
- No Dress Code: Employees are free to dress authentically—regardless of gender norms.
- Certification by the Uhlala Group: External recognition of our commitment to LGBTIQ+ diversity and equality.
- Ambassador Program and Allyship Support: Allies are actively involved and strengthened through targeted initiatives.
Contacts for Queer@YPOG
If you have questions or are interested in joining our diversity group, feel free to reach out to:
Both are initiators of Queer@YPOG and look forward to connecting with you.
Come as you are.
We love and live this motto at YPOG and have from the start. Genuine meritocracy and diversity are an important part of our corporate values. Since 2021, our young law firm has had an LGBTIQ+ corporate network in which employees from the community and allies work together to develop measures and ideas for personal development. In this interview, our partner Ben talks about both diversity in general, and its relevance at YPOG.
"We at the UHLALA Group would like to thank YPOG for several years of constructive cooperation and at the same time commend them for remarkable progress and developments in the field of LGBTIQ+ diversity and inclusion. The firm has managed to implement numerous measures in a short period of time to improve the situation of queer people in the workplace and to give the community more visibility. YPOG has been a partner of the queer network ALICE for some time, and thus supports a Germany-wide legal network and its activities. The law firm has demonstrated its commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues with very good results in the UHLALA Group's diversity audit process. As a queer-friendly commercial law firm, YPOG was also represented at STICKS & STONES | Europe's largest LGBTIQ+ job and career fair in 2023. We hope for many more years of great cooperation!"
YPOG celebrates CSD 2025
On Sunday, July 6th, we celebrated Christopher Street Day in Cologne together with our YPOGees and friends – a day full of color, energy, and solidarity.
After a colorful breakfast in our new office overlooking the city, we headed straight to the parade. Despite the rain, the atmosphere was fantastic – we were right in the middle of it all, with glitter, music, and lots of pride.
What connects us goes beyond the workplace: we are a diverse team dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion, not just on CSD, but all year round through our initiative Queer@YPOG.
We’re already looking forward to CSD 2026 – united for an open and colorful future!
Recent Events - Highlights
LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship: Diversity drives Success
18:00
Workshop with Identity Ventures
Queer in Law & Consulting
12:00
Workshop with PROUT AT WORK