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NewsIranian human rights lawyer wins ‘alternative Nobel prize’ from cell
Nasrin Sotoudeh recognised for ‘unrelenting commitment to justice’.
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Midlands firms join forces and commit to expansion plans
Coventry firm dating back more than 200 years has brought another practice on board.
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High Court welcomes three new solicitor-judges
Her Honour Judge Mary Stacey, Rowena Collins Rice and Adam Johnson QC to join the bench.
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Remembering Eirian, a council pioneer
In 1977 Eirian Evans was the first woman to be elected to the Law Society council.
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Gender pay gap narrows at Irwin Mitchell
National firm announces a gender pay gap of 10.3%, down from 12.8% last year.
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Warning over transgender guidance to judges
Lawyers say guidance in Equal Treatment Bench Book fails to highlight conflicts between transgender and women’s rights.
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Cornwall solicitor dares and wins (so far)
Elouise Gregor survives close combat murderball and surf immersion in TV real life challenge.
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Women partner numbers up at City firms
Norton Rose Fulbright promotes 53 partners globally, with female lawyers making up 42%.
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It was 100 years ago today: Profession marks opening to women
Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act received royal assent on 23 December 1919.
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Major record label signs up City solicitor
Clare McConnell is a former chair of the Association of Women Solicitors.
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Judiciary will have gender equality, Hale tells bar - by 2033
Lady Hale tells the bar conference that the higher courts still have a long way to go.
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‘Shaking with shock’ – calls for investigation follow Gazette disclosure of secret CPS rape targets
Reactions from lawyers, political leaders and campaigners.
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Hallett urges 'zero tolerance' on sexual harassment
Senior judge says organsations should provide a mentor who employees can turn to.
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City partner publicly berates top legal directory over lack of women
Chambers Partners tells Mayer Brown lawyer it is working towards greater inclusion.
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Barristers demand self-reporting waiver for harassment cases
Practitioners feel they cannot discuss issues because they fear an official report will be made, the Association of Women Barristers says.
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A&O reports widening gender pay gap
The gender pay gap for UK partners and employees at the magic circle firm increased slightly over the past year.
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Former Hodge Jones & Allen chief describes 'brave' decision to quit
Vidisha Joshi tells Law Society event that she achieved her mandate ahead of schedule.
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Lawyer in the news: Elaine Motion on Scotland’s prorogation ruling
Chairman of Balfour+Manson, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
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Senior judge among resignation honour nominees
Lady Justice Hallett heads towards the House of Lords.
