Women in the Law
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NewsFirm launches scholarship in memory of much-loved late colleague
Jenny Lewis spent more than 10 years working her way up to a leading role in high-street practice.
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OpinionMother in Law: Be wary of those who want to divide and conquer
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
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NewsJust two in 10 law firm leaders are women - global report
Law Society deputy vice president calls for greater public commitment to gender equality.
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NewsReturn to office mandate 'detrimental' to women's career progression
Concern raised at event discussing new research that reveals 'motherhood penalty' for women in law firms.
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OpinionMother in Law: Appraising appraisals – no surprises, please
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
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FeatureTalent drain: women leaving practice
Women go into – and then leave – practice in greater numbers than men. Why? And what can be done to stem this loss of talent? Maria Shahid reports.
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NewsIn-house lawyers say whistleblowing guidance is 'unworkable'
Advice issued last October 'falls short in a number of areas and risks exacerbating current problems'.
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ProfileMy legal life: Kerri-Anne Ball, Clarion Solicitors
Senior associate in the private wealth law team, Leeds.
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NewsMBE for legal aid royalty
The Solicitors’ Charity trustee Audrey Ludwig collects her MBE from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle.
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NewsFormer minister joins bar as conduct commissioner
New role was one of Baroness Harman’s recommendations in her independent review of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.
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NewsIn depth: Kirsty Brimelow KC’s priorities as bar chair
A fairer allocation of briefs to women barristers is one of Kirsty Brimelow KC’s 12 priorities as bar chair. Protecting lawyers from abuse and intimidation is also high on her agenda.
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NewsTrainee learns sign language to make legal services accessible
Elysia Shirley pledged to support deaf community after witnessing someone struggle to communicate with emergency services.
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NewsKing's Bench chief latest leading judge to announce retirement
Departure of three leadership judges in 2026 presents a challenge to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
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OpinionMother in Law: The best things in life take time
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
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NewsKirsty Brimelow KC takes over as bar chair
Doughty Street practitioner will lead the first all-female leadership team at the representative body.
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NewsFormer president Boyce heads solicitor honours
New Year list also features former ECtHR judge, Family Court leader - and campaigner against abusive NDAs.