Christina Blacklaws
- Opinion
A pledge to progress
The Women in Law Pledge asks organisations to be thoughtful in creating meaningful change for women’s equality and to take an active role in a more inclusive future.
- Opinion
'From one girly-swot to another'
Christina Blacklaws pays tribute to Lady Hale at the Supreme Court president's valedictory reception.
- Opinion
SDT's civil standard shift will be put to proof
Law Society will closely monitor impact of lowering the standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings.
- Opinion
Top-ranking partners must lead from the front
In another 100 years, gender equality must be a given rather than a conversation. But change has to come from the top.
- Opinion
Working towards equality for all
How the Law Society is championing career progression for women.
- Opinion
Have your say on equality
My women in leadership programme can help bridge our profession’s yawning gender gap.
- News
Virtual support
I read Nicola Laver’s article ‘Virtual firms thrive in the downturn’ (see [2009] Gazette, 23 July, 12) with interest. As a firm we have embraced a hybrid model, which combines physical locations with virtual working. This has helped us grow to be the largest specialist family firm in the country.