Diversity and Inclusion
‘We’re the first female-founded UK bank, so diversity and inclusion are core to our values’: Starling’s group GC Monica Risam
Monica Risam discusses how her team is set up at Starling Bank, the shifting expectations on in-house lawyers and the group's first panel review
Proportion of women judges in England and Wales rises by 12% to 40% over past decade - report
While women representation is on the rise, broader diversity levels reveal a more mixed picture, according to MoJ
Debevoise disputes co-chair wins IBA’s Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award
Catherine Amirfar recognised for her ‘extraordinary impact’ in her field and helping women advance their legal careers
‘You feel you just have to get on with it’: two-thirds of women lawyers have considered quitting over wellbeing concerns
Survey of more than 500 women lawyers in England and Wales uncovers widespread burnout, stress and exhaustion
New judicial diversity board launches amid concerns over talent pipeline
Board is tasked with improving diversity across all judicial appointments in England and Wales
What the most successful rainmakers know about building a practice
Farone Advisors’ Deborah Farone highlights three key themes from her recent book about how successful women lawyers can build thriving practices
Winners announced at UK Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026
Former Law Society of England and Wales president Lubna Shuja among those honoured
Almost one in five women lawyers plan to leave profession due to workplace issues – IBA study
Latest IBA report calls for increased action to improve gender equality in law
Menstrual equity is now a reality in India
Hausfeld lawyers Ingrid Gubbay and Cara Nicholson examine recent Indian appellate litigation on the right to menstrual health
‘Women continue to face barriers’: lawyers reflect on International Women’s Day
Legal leaders share their thoughts on the challenges that still persist for women across the profession
International Women’s Day: Needed now more than ever
The National Pro Bono Centre is holding an event to highlight the pivotal role law firms can play strengthening women's rights, writes Hogan Lovells' Yasmin Waljee
Majority of US employers impacted by Trump’s DEI, immigration policies – study
Littler survey reveals 71% of employers have been affected by DEI policy changes and 65% by new immigration policy
Law firm leaders are still predominantly men from rich countries, new analysis finds
Men hold highest offices at 80% of law firms and 60% of all justice-related organisations worldwide
Shortlist unveiled for 2026 Women and Diversity in Law Awards
Ceremony hosted by The Global Legal Post will take place in London on 28 April
IBA Australian gender parity report finds widening gap at senior levels
Women make up 59% of lawyers at larger law firms, yet only 42% of partners