News – Page 8
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NewsLaw Society names next board chair
Amerdeep Somal will take up the role in January, succeeding Robert Bourns.
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NewsDevotion to billable hours holding back inclusion, LSB research finds
Super regulator says outdated working practices are stopping the profession from embracing a diverse workforce.
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NewsSaying farewell to a retiring Manchester legend
Joy Kingsley retires from day-to-day management at JMW Solicitors, where she turned a primarily local clin neg and PI practice into a full-service firm.
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NewsBrachers' residential property head retires
Kate Baigent, one of the law firm's longest-serving members of staff, will retire after 37 years of service.
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NewsEversheds announces 29 partnerships in 2023 round
International top-10 firm says it continues to make progress in diversity.
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NewsLinklaters meets new woman partner target
Magic circle firm elects 41 new partners, including 16 in London.
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NewsFirm promotions: Director appointments at Lennons Solicitors
Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire-based law firm promotes Teresa Fawcett-Mitchel and Jo Hamill.
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NewsPlacing the viewer in the dock
Artist Carey Young’s video work ‘Appearance’ presents UK women judges ‘diverse in their seniority, age and ethnicity’.
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NewsUkraine-born solicitor offers pro bono help to war refugees
Lawyer practising in Manchester is fronting firm’s move into immigration law.
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NewsWomen and black employed barristers 'most likely to report bullying and discrimination'
Bar Council says the employed bar's image as a diverse and inclusive workplace masks serious issues.
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NewsParalegal sacked while pregnant suffered discrimination
Fee earner was dismissed after firm decided cavity wall claims should be dropped.
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NewsWomen outnumber men two to one in law studies
UCAS figures obtained by law firm cast fresh spotlight on gender diversity in the legal profession.
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NewsOutrage as Afghan judge denied permission to enter UK
'Callous' decision by the Home Office against women's rights defender.
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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.