Women in the Law – Page 36
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OpinionMother in law: the lockdown balancing act
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family in lockdown somewhere in England.
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OpinionMother in law: finding the silver lining
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: making the most of the here and now.
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FeatureAn uphill battle
Global efforts to achieve equality for women at the top of the legal profession are struggling to get results. Melanie Newman finds out what is going wrong – and what is working.
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NewsGender pay gap narrows at Irwin Mitchell
National firm announces a gender pay gap of 10.3%, down from 12.8% last year.
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OpinionShami’s interview outtakes
Following the Gazette’s interview with the shadow attorney general, here are a few points worth adding.
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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.