Women in the Law – Page 29
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NewsFemale staff at Freshfields earning more than men
Magic circle firm’s mean employee pay gap now stands at 1.1% in favour of women.
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NewsEversheds notes slight narrowing of gender pay gap
Elsewhere in the City, gender pay progress has stalled this year, with firms acknowledging that there is still work to do.
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NewsGender pay progress stalls in the City
Hogan Lovells’ gender pay gap widened to over 30% this year as a result of early lockdown bonuses.
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OpinionLessons learned from finding my way back to the workplace
Natalie McEvoy, counsel at Slateford, shares her experience after a three-year career break.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell reports smaller gender pay gap
Female staff at the firm are paid around 9% less than men on average, according to annual report.
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ProfileLawyers (back) in lockdown
Bindmans LLP senior associate Jude Lanchin shares her experience.
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OpinionMother in law: Dealing with bereavement
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Law ReportJudicial review: Income support
Covid self-employment income support scheme did not unlawfully discriminate against women who had taken maternity leave in the three preceding tax years.
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OpinionClapham Common scenes showed tone deaf policing
Actions by police at vigil were out of touch with the public mood.
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OpinionA failure to engage
Police were seen to manhandle those they are meant to protect at Saturday night's Clapham Common vigil.
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ProfileHow firms have been supporting women during the pandemic
We hear from Pamela Thompson, Penny Angell, Kathleen Russ and Penelope Warne.
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OpinionA pivotal point in changing the mindset of sexual abuse victims
Harvey Weinstein’s imprisonment proved that, regardless of how powerful the abuser, the law has the power to bring them down.
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NewsFirst female senior partner elected at HSF
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage will take over as chair and senior partner from James Palmer on 1 May.
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NewsAttorney general's maternity leave prompts Ministry of Justice reshuffle
Prison and legal aid briefs change hands after justice minister Lucy Frazer appointed solicitor general.
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OpinionA year that turned back the clock on equality for women
We must work together in a renewed effort to progress.
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ProfileHow firms have been supporting women during the pandemic
We hear from Farmida Bi, Olivia Balson, Susana Cao Miranda and Sarah Mook.
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NewsMcGibbon proud to be second female Treasury solicitor
Barrister Susanna McGibbon's first day in her new role coincides with International Women's Day.
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NewsFreshfields sets ‘ambitious’ diversity targets under new leader
At least 40% of lawyers promoted to partner over the next five years will be women, according to new gender goals.