Equality & diversity

Articles

Closing the gender gap at the partnership level of the legal profession

Tim Sales shares his experience of attempting to balance life as a partner committed to his career as a litigator and a father, and why highlighting such actions by males within the profession is important to closing the gender gap

Gender inequality in Chilean legal profession unveiled

A study highlights gender imbalance in senior legal roles, pushing for inclusive reforms globally

We’re breaking the menopause taboo, but the legal sector has a long way to go

Amandeep Khasriya discusses how the menopause affects women in the legal sector and celebrates the progress made at law firm Moore Barlow

Tackling the social mobility crisis in the legal industry

Jo-Anne Pugh discusses the role of the UK’s legal industry in tackling the country’s growing social mobility crisis and what we can do to create positive change

A solicitor’s stance on EDI in the workplace

Chris Bishop discusses how he and his firm, Slater Heelis, have embraced EDI for the 250-strong team and the benefits this has had on the business

B Corps: the future for law firms?

Dana Denis-Smith explains why she decided to pursue a B Corp certification for her firm

The battle for talent – promoting diversity

Jody Tranter explores how championing non-law graduates and diversity of thought could help close the talent gap

How technology can empower diversity in law firms

Becky Bloom explores how law firms can harness technology to boost diversity and foster an inclusive environment