Women in the Law – Page 28
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NewsLawyers sceptical about ‘unconscious bias’ training
Flexible working is more effective at improving diversity, IBA survey for International Women’s Day suggests.
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OpinionIWD: Hybrid working must not become a catalyst for proximity bias
Is proximity bias the next mountain to climb for gender equality campaigners in the legal sector?
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OpinionMother in law: Dealing with the general public
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Helen Bell, Mayo Wynne Baxter
Property litigation solicitor and board chair, Brighton.
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NewsSacked law firm receptionist suffered pregnancy discrimination
Employment tribunal finds manager had ‘no intention’ of continuing to employ pregnant employee.
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News'Step in right direction': Freshfields solicitor appointed to highest bench in Bahrain
Amani Khalifa hopes her new role will inspire next generation of women lawyers.
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OpinionThe voices of senior women in law are important
'I never expected to be a practising barrister beyond the age of 30.'
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NewsNew SDT leader vows to broaden diversity of members
Incoming president of the tribunal is head of global dispute resolution at BNP Paribas.
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OpinionMother in law: A guide to resigning
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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NewsFamily solicitor embarks on menopause campaign
Farhana Shahzady wants divorce settlements to reflect the challenges that women may face.
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OpinionThe dangers of trial by social media
The proper place for resolution of cases involving allegations of sexual offences is a court room. Trial by social media is trial by mob rule.
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OpinionThe SQE is not living up to its promise on diversity
To sit, and to pass, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, involves large financial outlay. Without the means to pay, many will struggle to succeed.
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News'Troubling': Men earn twice as much as women at bar, survey shows
Disparity holds true across the profession and the country, regulator reports.
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NewsFirm hires: Private client and contentious probate appointments at Wright Hassall
Danielle Pawson, Maya Elci, Gaitri Majitha, Deborah Beal and Katie Deakin all join the Midlands law firm.
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OpinionSolicitor apprenticeships: Building the future of the legal profession
Holly Moore shares her experience of working as the first in-house solicitor apprentice at ITV.
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ProfileMy legal life: Laura Frederick, founder of How to Contract
Ex-Tesla and ex-BigLaw attorney, contract expert, and founder of the How to Contract practical training platform.
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FeatureRose Heilbron: willing role model and trailblazer
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Heilbron's appointment as the first woman judge at the Old Bailey.