The Solicitors Regulation Authority is carrying out research into the career choices of Female and Black and Asian Minority Ethnic solicitors. We want to know what more can be done to improve the representation of Women and BAME solicitors in senior roles in law firms. We want to know what your firm is doing and…
The Creative Industries Federation unites the UK’s diverse arts and creative industries to secure the policies and funding needed to further Britain’s global success as a cultural powerhouse. If you are a board-ready individual and are interested in applying to join the board of CIF, please email: john@creativeindustriesfederation.com
Freshfields, Linklaters, and Hogan Lovells honoured for diversity and inclusion initiatives Birnberg Pierce partner Marcia Willis Stewart takes home yet another gong after a rollercoaster year. The UK Diversity Legal Awards 2016 have once again highlighted the achievements of a range of individuals, law firms, and chambers in promoting diversity within the legal profession. To…
Recruitment: “Attracting Talent” – WINNER – Linklaters Retention: “Talent Management” – WINNER – Latham & Watkins BSN Rising Star – WINNER – Natalie Carter (Mayer Brown) BSN Rising Star – Highly Commended – Shaheen Mamun (Milestone Solicitors) Diversity Champion – WINNER – Ruth Grant (Hogan Lovells) Diversity Champion – Highly Commended – Miranda Brawn (Daiwa…
On a crisp November evening over 250 hundred guests representing a cross section of firms, chambers and legal industry bodies turned out in their finery to recognise and celebrate those seeking to promote diversity across the legal profession. These awards were presented by the BBC News presenter and correspondent, Reeta Chakrabarti. Now in their 7…
The Ministry of Justice has launched a call for evidence to support the Tailored Reviews of the Legal Services Board (LSB) and the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC). This is part of the broader government ALB review strategy to make sure public bodies are efficient, effective and accountable. Tailored Reviews There is a requirement…
Hogan Lovells shortlisted for three awards but Freshfields, Clifford Chance, and Linklaters are also in the running. A host of international law firms for awards celebrating efforts aimed at increasing diversity within the legal profession. Click the Link below to Read More! https://www.solicitorsjournal.com/news/201610/magic-circle-and-international-firms-battle-diversity-gongs
As part of this year’s Black History Month events at City Hall, the Greater London Authority will be screening the Black-led production of King Lear on Friday 14 October 2016. This film, which was commissioned by The Space (Arts Council and the BBC funded) and the British Council as part of Shakespeare Lives, stars Don…
The Law Society will be running a number of events this Autumn and would welcome your help in promoting them to your members. Below is a list of the events with links September BME speed networking event The second BAME networking event brings together junior lawyers with senior lawyers from private practise and in…
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve been featured in the Solicitor’s Journal article ‘Valuing Diversity Increasingly Important to Lawyers’ Read the article by clicking the link below. http://www.solicitorsjournal.com/news/legal-profession/barristers/27360/valuing-diversity-increasingly-important-lawyers
