Women in the Law – Page 42
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NewsDAC Beachcroft makes up 19 to partner
One third of international firm's total partnership will be women.
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NewsSimmons and Gowling WLG on track with diversity push
International firms announce strong female representation in partnership promotions.
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FeatureGwyneth Bebb: the past explaining the present
Bebb case demonstrates the hostility women had to endure in order to achieve formal equality.
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ProfileBorn fighter
Securing accountability for violence against women and girls drives campaigning lawyer Harriet Wistrich, hears Melanie Newman
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NewsMagic circle: 29% of new partners are women
All five magic circle firms have revealed their partner intake for 2019.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: lacking confidence at work.
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OpinionImperfect it may be, but gender pay reporting fosters an inclusive culture
While it is too soon to measure progress, the dial is shifting.
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FeatureAdvice to women entering the law
How to navigate challenges commonly faced at the start of a career.
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NewsSRA defends omitting sex from 'inclusive' diversity questions
Regulator changed format in 2017 to ask about gender rather than sex.
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OpinionTime to tackle religious marriages
Legislative proposal addresses the inequalities faced by Muslim women on marital breakdown.
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FeatureHome truths
The law on domestic abuse, coercive control and violence has changed. But antiquated attitudes die hard and every step forward is a struggle, hears Melanie Newman
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: looking after sick children.
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NewsDitch percentages in ‘flawed’ gender pay gap reports, say stats experts
Royal Statistical Society recommends 10 steps for better pay gap reporting.
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OpinionWomen in criminal law
Committee was launched to promote and support women in the profession, both defence and prosecution.
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NewsTaylor Wessing and Eversheds Sutherland delivering on gender diversity pledges
International firm promotes five to partner, of which three are women.
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NewsEight women in 34-strong A&O partner promotion round
Magic circle firm promotes 14 in the City and 34 globally.
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OpinionGender pay gap – there is no excuse
Firms must pay people equally if they have equal value to the business.
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NewsOne woman among eight new Freshfields partners in London
Magic circle firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has elected eight new partners in London in its latest 22-strong appointment round. One is a woman - Vanessa Jakovich in global transactions. The other London promotions are: Tom Clark and Oliver Marsden in dispute resolution; Aled Batey, Keir MacLennan, Cyrus Pocha and Roger ...
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NewsAllen & Overy solicitor prosecuted over Weinstein NDA
SRA chief executive reveals disciplinary process moved forward last week.