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Solicitors underserving disabled consumers

Solicitors need to work harder to improve access to their services for people with mental or physical disabilities, according to recent research.

The sky's the limit

It's a long way from her childhood ambition of stand-up comedy but Suzanne Liversidge is embarking on a monumental new leadership role at Kennedys, and plans to bring as many people as possible with her

Doing what you do best

Alison Lobb explains what changed her perception of pro bono and the myriad of different ways of providing it

Not just a confidence vote

Women are held to unrealistic and unobtainable goals in the workplace, hindering their career progression, says Dana Denis-Smith

LeO moots annual review of most complained about firms

The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has floated plans to publish annual performance reviews of legal service providers which receive the largest number of complaints.

Diversity still lacking at senior levels

More than 40 per cent of male solicitors in private practice are partners, compared to less than 20 per cent of women and 20 per cent of BAME solicitors, latest figures reveal.

Walking the line

It's not just the profession who must 'walk the lin'; when it comes to regulatory investigations, insurance and ethics – the SRA must too, says Gideon Habel

Fighting the good fight

Gordon Dalyell's 20-year commitment to injured people saw him become president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers this year. He explains what brought him to this point and why it matters