All Diversity and inclusion articles
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NewsIncreasing social mobility in the legal profession – a Law Society priority for the year ahead by Sorana Vieru
Sorana Vieru is the Campaign Leader (Social Mobility) at the Law Society of England and Wales. She works to increase the profile, reach and impact of the Society’s work on social mobility within the legal sector and making the profession a leader and role model on diversity for other sectors. ...
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Overview of the Equinox report on structural racism in law enforcement in the EU
The way in which law enforcement is conducted has come under scrutiny recently. Especially with international civil rights movements such as Black Lives Matter highlighting the need to address and uphold the fundamental rights of all people when interacting with law enforcement. This article focuses on The Equinox Initiative for ...
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Issues surrounding diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and potential solutions
While strides are being made in relation to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, as evidenced by the recent inauguration of I. Stephanie Boyce, the first black president of the Law Society, more still needs to be done, to improve diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. We explore ...
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Socio-economic diversity in the legal profession - a discussion with HHJ Brandon
HHJ Brandon currently sits as a Circuit Judge on the Northern Circuit based at Liverpool Crown Court and has done so since 1 April 2019. HHJ Brandon began her schooling at a comprehensive school in the North of England before studying Government and Law at the University of Manchester. After ...
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Gender diversity in the legal profession by Sally Penni MBE
Sally Penni MBE, barrister-at-law, chair of Women in the Law UK and vice-president of the Association of Women Barristers, explains some of the issues surrounding gender diversity in the legal profession.
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How can law firms promote LGBT+ inclusion? A case study by Burges Salmon LLP
Ross Simpson, partner at Burges Salmon LLP and co-chair of the firm’s internal LGBT+ network BProud, explains some of the measures law firms can take to foster an LGBT+ inclusive culture.
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The gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the EU’s response
In this article we examine the policy initiatives proposed by the EU to tackle the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women and girls.
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LGBT+ inclusion in the legal profession by Dr. Catherine McGregor and Daniel K. Winterfeldt QC (Hon) of the InterLaw Diversity Forum
Dr. Catherine McGregor (author, Management Consultant and Diversity & Inclusion Expert) and Daniel K. Winterfeldt QC (Hon), Founder and Chair of the InterLaw Diversity Forum, explore the issues surrounding LGBT+ inclusion in the legal profession.
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LGBTI+ rights in the EU
On 22 March 2021, the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs organised a workshop for the Parliament’s Petitions Committee on the subject of LGBTI+ rights in the EU. The workshop centred on a presentation by Alina Tryfonidou, Professor of Law at the University of Reading, and ...
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Disabled but not dis-abled by Rhian Smith
Rhian Smith, associate solicitor at JCP Solicitors and chair of the Disability Subcomittee of Cardiff Law Society, discusses her own legal career and what the profession can do to improve its inclusivity for people with disabilities.
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The Law Society of Scotland’s Racial Inclusion Group by Tatora Mukushi
Tatora Mukushi, solicitor at Shelter Scotland and convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s new Racial Inclusion Group, reflects on the Group’s purpose and objectives.
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Business as the driver of gender equality by Philip S. Thorsen
Philip S. Thorsen, Partner at Danish law firm Mazanti-Andersen and Member of the Council of the Danish Bar and Law Society, explains why improving career opportunities for women in law firms makes good business sense.
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Diversity and Inclusion at the Spanish Bar by Berta Álvarez Ciordia
Berta Álvarez Ciordia, legal advisor at Abogacía Española, gives an overview of the Spanish Bar Council’s activities on diversity and inclusion.
