Women in the Law – Page 40
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ProfileHostile environment
‘This is not Dominic Grieve and Ken Clarke we’re dealing with.’ Shadow attorney general Shami Chakrabarti talks to Eduardo Reyes about her priorities in opposition, which include enhancing the rights of rape complainants and defending human rights from executive attack
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OpinionMother in law: coping with the kids in lockdown
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: a guide to handling school closures.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: the 'male default'.
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OpinionDon't be deterred by perceived lack of social mobility in law
I firmly believe that, if you are prepared to work hard enough, this rewarding profession is yours for the taking.
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OpinionEquitable briefing: the second 100 years of women in law
Employment Lawyers Association scheme monitors solicitors’ instructions to employment law barristers by reference to gender.
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OpinionFirms’ commitment to equality
How can I tell which firms are really dedicated to equality and diversity?
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OpinionIt should not be remarkable that women lead firms
Legal sector is not renowned for adopting new management approaches but it must adapt to the needs of the modern workforce.
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OpinionIs the menopause still taboo in law firms?
It is no secret that the profession would benefit from taking women’s health more seriously.
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FeatureFollowing the footsteps of the first
106 years after the courts told would-be lawyer Gwyneth Bebb she was not a ‘person’, Catherine Baksi takes a walk with her granddaughter
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: online reviews.
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OpinionSigning the women in law pledge
Pledge provides firms with framework to work towards eliminating gender bias and demonstrating that employees are actively engaged in commitment to equality.
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NewsWarning over transgender guidance to judges
Lawyers say guidance in Equal Treatment Bench Book fails to highlight conflicts between transgender and women’s rights.
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OpinionGroundhog day for domestic abuse victims
Domestic Abuse Bill has potential to change millions of lives. But without significant cash injection, legislation alone will not be enough.
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OpinionBarrister who overcame prejudice to reach the Old Bailey
Rose QC – the remarkable story of Rose Heilbron: trailblazer and legal icon | Hilary Heilbron
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OpinionEquality is taking too long
Women working in the law predict it will take 20 years or more to achieve equality in the legal profession.
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FeatureWhat Fiona did next
The letters page of the Gazette included an eye-catching exchange of views in 1982.