Women in the Law – Page 6
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Sabrina Simpson, Coram Children’s Legal Centre
Represented a mother who challenged the Legal Aid Agency’s refusal to grant legal aid for her excluded son’s Independent Review Panel hearing.
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ProfileSpot the difference
Alison Eddy headed Irwin Mitchell’s London office for 12 years. She talks to Eduardo Reyes about a career that has never lost its focus on equality and diversity.
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OpinionMother in Law: Let the kids get messy
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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NewsNemone’s life less ordinary
Nemone Lethbridge, barrister, writer and all-round legend, appears on Desert Island Discs.
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NewsGive us proper work, say lawyers returning from maternity leave
Law firm leaders wrongly believe that returning women want to be 'eased back' into law.
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OpinionPortrait of inadequate system paints grim picture
James E Hurford reviews 'Research Handbook on Domestic Violence and Abuse'.
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ProfileMy legal life: Chantal Davies, professor of law, University of Chester
Director of the Forum for Research into Equality and Diversity at the University of Chester law school and co-vice chair of the Law Society Women Solicitors Network Committee.
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NewsMPs demand timetable for cohabitation reform
Justice committee wants to know when Labour will implement manifesto pledge to protect women in cohabiting relationships.
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Opinion200 years of social and legal evolution
This year, the Law Society celebrates 200 years since its establishment.
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ProfileMy legal life: Anna Mazzola, Centre for Women’s Justice
Author and consultant solicitor, London
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Sara Stanger, Bond Turner
Firm represents the bereaved families of Alice Da Silva Aguiar, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King who were murdered by Axel Rudakubana at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last July.
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OpinionMother in law: Taking every step on their journey
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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NewsFirm promotions: 17 appointments across Switalskis
Promotions include seven senior associate appointments and 10 new associates.
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OpinionWhy I’m running…the London Marathon
My journey with arthritis and how running - and Versus Arthritis - helped me reclaim my life.
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NewsHarriet Wistrich’s desert songs
Founder of the Centre for Women’s Justice was Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs castaway.
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NewsJust one solicitor appointed KC in annual silk round - again
Five solicitors applied in 2024 competition but only one was successful. None of 10 Black applicants was appointed.
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NewsLocal law society chooses new president aged 28
Family law specialist Kerry Read, who has been a solicitor for only four years, has become Norfolk and Norwich Law Society's new president.
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NewsSolicitors among reappointed CCRC commissioners
The three reappointees will be in post for five years until the end of May 2029.