Women in the Law – Page 8
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ProfileMy legal life: Chantal Davies, professor of law, University of Chester
Director of the Forum for Research into Equality and Diversity at the University of Chester law school and co-vice chair of the Law Society Women Solicitors Network Committee.
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NewsMPs demand timetable for cohabitation reform
Justice committee wants to know when Labour will implement manifesto pledge to protect women in cohabiting relationships.
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Opinion200 years of social and legal evolution
This year, the Law Society celebrates 200 years since its establishment.
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Sara Stanger, Bond Turner
Firm represents the bereaved families of Alice Da Silva Aguiar, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King who were murdered by Axel Rudakubana at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last July.
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OpinionMother in law: Taking every step on their journey
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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ProfileMy legal life: Anna Mazzola, Centre for Women’s Justice
Author and consultant solicitor, London
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NewsFirm promotions: 17 appointments across Switalskis
Promotions include seven senior associate appointments and 10 new associates.
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OpinionWhy I’m running…the London Marathon
My journey with arthritis and how running - and Versus Arthritis - helped me reclaim my life.
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NewsHarriet Wistrich’s desert songs
Founder of the Centre for Women’s Justice was Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs castaway.
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NewsJust one solicitor appointed KC in annual silk round - again
Five solicitors applied in 2024 competition but only one was successful. None of 10 Black applicants was appointed.
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NewsLocal law society chooses new president aged 28
Family law specialist Kerry Read, who has been a solicitor for only four years, has become Norfolk and Norwich Law Society's new president.
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NewsSolicitors among reappointed CCRC commissioners
The three reappointees will be in post for five years until the end of May 2029.
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ProfileMy legal life: Jen Dinmore, Lewis Silkin
Legal director in the digital, commerce and creative team, London
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OpinionMother in Law: Scrolling into the new year
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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NewsNorth Wales solicitor, 30, boosts duty population
Chloe Young urges aspiring lawyers interested in criminal defence to do work experience.
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NewsFirm hires: Simpson Millar expands public law division
Firm appoints Shalini Patel as head of education, public law, and human rights.
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NewsKnighthood for former magic circle chief leads legal honours list
Recipients of honours include former CJEU advocate general Eleanor Sharpston KC and Dana Denis-Smith, founder of the First 100 Years initiative.
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OpinionDriving greater judicial diversity is a team sport
If we want our judicial benches to better reflect British society, we need to work together with applicants, the professions and the judiciary to prepare talented candidates.
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NewsNew menopause support network for legal aid lawyers
Solicitor says a lot of menopause support within the legal sector is focused on corporate entities and big institutions.
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OpinionMother in Law: Stopping the negative noise
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.