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NewsGlobal bar led by woman for first time in 20 years
Gender equality one of five themes Almudena Arpón de Mendívil will focus on during her presidency of the International Bar Association.
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NewsHogan Lovells promotes record number of women
Women represent 58% of latest partner promotions as international firm hails diversity progress.
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NewsWhen a silk's T-shirt stunned court into silence
Presiding judge praises criminal bar in heartwarming message.
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NewsHuman rights focus for ex A&O partner's startup firm
Practice will advise corporate clients on international law and ESG compliance.
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NewsGallery: Law Society marks women solicitors centenary
Attorney general joins celebration of first four women admitted to the profession.
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NewsLAA accused of potential discrimination over duty rota
Firm reportedly asked to identify solicitors on long-term leave prior to 1 October so they can be removed from current scheme.
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NewsFormer City solicitor to head public law campaign group
Shameem Ahmad warns of looming 'legislative assault' as she prepares to join Public Law Project.
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NewsSolicitor takes over firm to continue late mother's legacy
Camilla Greenwood says Knaresborough firm, founded by her mother Lynda, has been her saving grace.
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NewsFormer City partner appointed to Court of Appeal
Sarah Falk, who was admitted to the roll in 1986, becomes one of the highest-ranking solicitor judges.
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NewsWe can do better than female quotas, says former Law Society president
A more nuanced approach by judging whether management matches make-up of wider firm.
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NewsNews focus: Outgoing Society president reflects on a groundbreaking tenure
‘We are the fourth emergency service, keeping the wheels of justice turning’, says the Law Society’s longest-serving president.
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NewsBaby loss campaigning solicitor ramps up fight for statutory paid leave
Solicitor secures a 10-minute bill in parliament and HR policies being re-drafted across the profession.
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NewsFirm hire: Legal director appointment at Foot Anstey
Kee Evans joins the national law firm's planning and environment team.
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NewsAustralia firm eyes London - and looks to bring over UK lawyers
Shine Lawyers says battle for talent in Australia has prompted a call to the UK for new hires.
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News'A force of nature': Tributes flood in for 'superb' Kennedys partner who has died at 41
Firm describes Katherine Proctor, who has died aged 41, as ‘fun, fearless and a proud Geordie’.
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NewsLawyers for female Afghan judge in 'constant fear' file immigration appeal
London firm Kingsley Napley says government has moral duty to give judge and her son safe passage.
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NewsTrainee takes a week off to compete for England
Meghan Pemberton bags silver medal after reaching final of the European Touch Championships.
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NewsEarning her Spurs: Meet the woman who combined law with top-flight football
Chloe Morgan built a successful legal career while keeping goal at the highest level of the women's game.
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NewsWoman solicitor described by colleagues as 'ballbreaker' awarded £150,000
Tribunal found in 2020 that solicitor in City insurance business suffered sex discrimination and unfair dismissal.
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NewsWomen lawyers pessimistic about pay equality
Fresh analysis of law firm data suggests it could take several more decades to close gender pay gap.