Women in the Law – Page 36
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FeatureSucceeding in the City in the 1970s
When Dorothy Livingstone started as a trainee at Herbert Smith, it was a male-dominated environment. But society was changing.
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NewsCornwall solicitor dares and wins (so far)
Elouise Gregor survives close combat murderball and surf immersion in TV real life challenge.
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OpinionCreating a future that is female-shaped
Alison Herbert and Dr Phyl Hughes review titles by Caroline Criado-Perez, Mary Portas and Michelle Obama.
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ProfileNews and the noose
‘Idealist’ Tamsin Allen acquired a taste for fighting miscarriages of justice by taking up one of the biggest causes célèbre of the post-war era. Now she has the pedlars of ‘fake news and lies’ in her sights, reports Jonathan Rayner.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: maternity leave advice.
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NewsWomen partner numbers up at City firms
Norton Rose Fulbright promotes 53 partners globally, with female lawyers making up 42%.
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OpinionLet’s get the Domestic Abuse Bill passed
An increasingly dynamic legal profession and parliament will help develop a law that meets the needs of those it seeks to govern.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: New Year's resolutions.
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NewsIt was 100 years ago today: Profession marks opening to women
Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act received royal assent on 23 December 1919.
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FeatureThe indomitable: 100 years of women magistrates
In December 1919 seven women were appointed to the magistracy, a hitherto wholly male domain.
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Opinion'From one girly-swot to another'
Christina Blacklaws pays tribute to Lady Hale at the Supreme Court president's valedictory reception.
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Opinion10 tips for those entering the law
Former commercial litigation solicitor Monica Burch offers advice on promotions, pay rises and toxic colleagues.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: the season of gratitude.
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Opinion‘Women in leadership are here to stay’
First female Law Society president Carolyn Kirby and current deputy vice president I. Stephanie Boyce reflect on their experience of being women in the law.
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FeatureDiversity in lawtech: mentoring matters
Joanna Goodman on her experience as a Women in LawTech mentor.
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NewsMajor record label signs up City solicitor
Clare McConnell is a former chair of the Association of Women Solicitors.
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OpinionHow far has the sector come since the first female lawyer?
On Christmas Eve 1919 Helena Normanton, the first woman to practise as a barrister in England and Wales, joined an Inn of Court.
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OpinionHomelessness disproportionately affects women
Implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act gave a glimmer of hope - but little real change.