The Society of Asian Lawyers have teamed up with the Association of Asian Women Lawyers (AAWL) to bring you this event on how to be an effective leader.
The Law Society of England and Wales released new research earlier this month on the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors in the law and indicates how we can build a more inclusive profession.
“In the solicitors’ profession, 17.5% of practising certificate (PC) holders come from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. This is higher than the national average of 14.1% of the wider working population but 10% of this number is made up of Asian solicitors while only 3% of the profession identify as Black.”
During 2020 the Law Society has been working on research to understand the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors at different points in their careers.
Here are links to some of the recently published articles and resources which may of interest to members:
If you missed the launch event you can watch the recording here.
This year’s Fiona Woolf lecture was titled: “The challenges of intersectionality – why are there so few black women lawyers in senior leadership roles in the legal profession and what can we do to change this?”
The Fawcett Society report shows that the UK is at a coronavirus crossroads when it comes to gender equality. The report was published on Equal Pay Day 2020, the day on which women in full time work effectively stop getting paid compared to men.
What does it feel like to be a black and Ethnic minority solicitor in today’s profession?
“Race for Inclusion: the experiences of black and Ethnic Minority solicitors” research report launch event – 9 December, 16.00-18.00pm
The Law Society will present its findings from quantitative and qualitative research it has conducted to better understand the experiences of black and Ethnic minority solicitors
You are invited to join the launch event and hear from the researchers who will share the key themes emerging from the research. We have also assembled a range of experts to dissect and discuss the findings and we are also keen to hear your views and insights. Based on recommendations from the report the Law Society will present its next steps and the formulation of a Race action plan to support members and provide practical support to firms
The link to book your place here.
Next 100 Years and Obelisk Support have launched a new report showcasing a diverse range of Women Who Will – 30 leading female lawyers drawn from across the profession.
Equal Pay Day will be on 20th November 2020.
The Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life, can confirm that Equal Pay Day 2020 (the day in the year when women effectively, on average, stop earning relative to men) will fall on 20th November.
Read the Equal Pay Day explainer here.
Please join the Bristol Trustee Group for the third in a series of webinars aimed at trustees or potential trustees of charities and community organisations.
This training session will take place on Tuesday 10 November 2020 between 1-2pm. The session will be led by Luke Menzies, employment lawyer and CEO at Menzies Law.
The session will cover:
The session will provide an overview and flag up areas where you may benefit from specific professional support. There will be plenty of time for questions and general discussion following the presentation. Luke is happy to provide 20 minutes of free follow- up advance per charity/organisation in the week following the session, for those who wish to pursue any issues further.
The 19th Pro Bono Week takes place this week from 2 to 6 November 2020, recognising and supporting the voluntary contribution made by lawyers across the UK in giving free legal help to those in need.
The overarching theme of Pro Bono Week 2020 is “Pro bono: Through the pandemic and beyond“.
In Bristol we are celebrating Pro Bono with an event on 5th November.
You are invited to join the Bristol Pro Bono Group to mark Pro Bono Week 2020!
BBG is passionate about access to justice.We encourage lawyers to work with local universities and community groups to deliver pro bono advice to indivi
duals who don’t have access to legal advice. We also work collaboratively to identify not-for-profit organisations working in the public interest who need legal assistance.
Join us on 5 November (5pm – 6pm) to understand how our members are working together to increase engagement in pro bono projects in the South-West and to learn about how lawyers can really make a difference in their communities.
The session will include contributions from:
edit: If you missed this event you can watch the recording here.
This Law Society event is to celebrate the achievements of Dame Fiona Woolf and other inspirational women who have reached senior positions within the profession.
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Sign up to attend this virtual event on the Law Society Website.
