Pfizer Refugee Leadership Initiative
The Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) project is highlighting the legal department of Pfizer for this month’s Signatory Showcase. Pfizer’s Refugee Leadership Initiative has helped Afghan refugees rebuild their careers and homes in the U.S. since 2021. We spoke with Shehzad Siddiqui, a Senior Corporate Counsel in the Pfizer Legal Division’s Corporate Governance group, about this impactful project. Why has the refugee initiative been rewarding for both the partnered law firms and Afghan refugees? Shehzad Siddiqui: In late 2021 Pfizer launched the Pfizer Refugee Leadership Initiative, committing to hiring 100 refugees in 2022. In 2023, we expanded the goal to hiring