BSN City Group chair, Paulette Mastin, has been recognised for her work on improving diversity both within the firm where she practices, Linklaters LLP, and externally after winning the Champion and Executive Sponsor award on 6 October at the 2015 Race for Opportunity 20th Anniversary Awards Gala Dinner. Race for Opportunity (RfO) is the race…
Only a relative handful of African-American lawyers persevere on the years-long path to joining a law firm’s lucrative leadership circle. Jimmie L. McMillian’s path to partnership in an Indianapolis law firm might seem unexceptional — except for a few telling details. He left behind the South Side of Chicago, where he grew up in a family troubled…
Last Tuesday (8 September 2015) BSN City Group hosted a panel discussion on Nigeria and its financial markets. The panellists were: Razia Khan, SCB’s Chief Economist, Africa; Dr Ayo Salami, Chief Investment Officer, Duet Africa Liquid Strategies formerly senior equity analyst for Africa at Nomura International; Bayo Odubeko, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright; and Ashar Quereshi,…
The 6th annual UK Diversity Legal Awards are now open to receive submissions…
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The JAC has been asked to run a selection exercise to recommend up to 14…
The City Law School, 4 Gray’s Inn Place, London WC1R 5DX You are invited to this conference to engage with expert speakers and contribute to the debate on how to influence change in the legal professions and judiciary so that they more fairly reflect the society they serve. Drawing on research and experience of barriers…
After a short break, the BSN Events team is pleased to announce that our regular Networking Night returns on Friday 26 June. We have picked a special venue for the occasion, the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square. In addition to our usual networking activities, we have secured for our members an exclusive allocation of discounted…
Post election – special report Dear Office Holders, Council, Board and Committee Members, Undoubtedly you will have seen last week’s unexpected election results which resulted in a majority Conservative government. There was some surprise when the exit poll was announced putting the Conservatives as the largest party and defying polls which had consistently put Labour…
Growth in number of practising solicitors led by large firms Our latest annual statistical report reveals a slight growth in the number of practising solicitors, mainly due to more hires in larger firms. The key findings include: an increase in practising solicitors of 2.1 per cent – the total is now 130,382 51.8 per cent…
