Women in the Law – Page 13
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NewsIBA 2023: 40 more years to achieve women's equality
Pace of legal change is slowing, World Bank legal chief tells the International Bar Association.
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OpinionMother in Law: Dressing to (not) impress
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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NewsNews focus: A daunting to-do list for the IBA president
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil is the International Bar Association’s second woman president in 76 years. The list of challenges the global profession faces – including political attacks in established democracies – is distinctly contemporary too.
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OpinionTime to close the lawtech gender gap
Women make up 35% of partners in law firms in the UK. However, only 18.3% of all lawtech ventures have at least one female founder.
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ProfileMy legal life: Laura Holland, North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre
Senior solicitor, Ripon.
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ProfileObituary: Elizabeth Cruickshank
Notable for her friendliness and integrity, Elizabeth is described in tributes as a 'role model' and 'mentor'.
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OpinionMenopause support: workplace adjustments and organisational culture are key
As more employees experience the menopause during their working lives, organisations need to be aware of its impact and offer appropriate support.
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ProfileMy legal life: Lara Kaplan, Department for Business and Trade
International trade lawyer, London.
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NewsJudicial diversity champion to join Supreme Court
Lady Justice Simler appointed to UK's highest court following Lord Kitchin's retirement.
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FeatureSetting the bench mark
Three women who have reached the peak of their jurisdiction’s judiciary talk to Catherine Baksi about the challenges they have faced.
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OpinionMother in Law: Year 6 - last year as a Big Fish
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionFirst Lady
Last week saw the installation of the first lady chief justice, the 98th judge to hold the top post.
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NewsWomen being let down in our justice system, says Thornberry
Labour to review laws on housing, employment and stalking to protect the rights of women.
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NewsLabour minister pledges to double employment claim time limit
Campaign group says sacked mothers should not be put under undue pressure.
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NewsWhistleblowing charity hears plea for 'equality of arms' in NDAs
SLAPPs and legal reform also among the topics debated at day-long anniversary of Protect.
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NewsBaby loss campaign solicitor to redouble efforts as 'George's Law' stalls
Campaign goes on to create statutory paid leave for parents who suffer the loss of a baby.