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From L-R: UN Special Envoy for Global Education and former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Reed Smith partner Brigid North, ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Advisory Board member Tamara Box, author and ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Advisory Board member Kathy Lette, and broadcaster Ashley John-Baptiste at the ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ & Reed Smith Carol Concert, St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate Church, London, Bishopsgate. December, 2025.

For more than two decades, global law firm Reed Smith has partnered with ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ and the Global Business Coalition for Education (GBC-Education) to help tackle the global education crisis. This long-standing collaboration is embedded within the firm¹ú²úÊÓÆµ™s business strategy, reflecting a deep and sustained commitment to expanding access to education and unlocking opportunity for future generations. The partnership is driven by colleagues across the firm, with Reed Smith and ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ teams working side by side in London and New York to create a close, integrated relationship.

Over the years, the firm has contributed extensive pro bono legal expertise across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions, supporting the charities¹ú²úÊÓÆµ™ operations and global programmes. Beyond legal support, Reed Smith also contributes to wider operational and marketing initiatives, demonstrating a collaborative approach that goes beyond traditional corporate philanthropy and delivers meaningful, long-term impact for children and young people around the world.

Every year, they also generously host a Quiz night and Carol Concert, bringing together hundreds of guests to raise vital funds for ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ.

We are grateful to Reed Smith for the continued support they provide, enabling us to ensure children across the world have the best start in life, a safe place to learn, and skills for the future.

For more then 20 years, Reed Smith has been a proud partner of ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ.

-Casey Ryan, Global Managing Partner, Reed Smith LLP.