Women in the Law – Page 5
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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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Opinion
It 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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Opinion
Is 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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Feature
Following 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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Feature
Seeing ‘Person A’
A record number of sexual harassment and assault cases came before the SDT in 2019, with more promised in 2020. Is this tribunal the proper forum for these cases and how is it coping in what is unfamiliar territory? Eduardo Reyes reports
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Opinion
Blog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: online reviews.
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Opinion
Signing 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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News
Warning over transgender guidance to judges
Lawyers say guidance in Equal Treatment Bench Book fails to highlight conflicts between transgender and women’s rights.
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Opinion
Groundhog day for domestic abuse victims
Domestic Abuse Bill has potential to change millions of lives. But without significant cash injection, legislation alone will not be enough.
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Opinion
Barrister who overcame prejudice to reach the Old Bailey
Rose QC – the remarkable story of Rose Heilbron: trailblazer and legal icon | Hilary Heilbron
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Opinion
Equality is taking too long
Women working in the law predict it will take 20 years or more to achieve equality in the legal profession.
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Feature
What Fiona did next
The letters page of the Gazette included an eye-catching exchange of views in 1982.
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Opinion
Blog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: braving a digital detox.
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Opinion
Nobody should think their background prevents a career in law
Profession has long been regarded by many as reserved for the upper echelons of society.
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Feature
Succeeding in the City in the 1970s
When Dorothy Livingstone started as a trainee at Herbert Smith, it was a male-dominated environment. But society was changing.
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News
Cornwall solicitor dares and wins (so far)
Elouise Gregor survives close combat murderball and surf immersion in TV real life challenge.
