Diversity and Inclusion
Nominees unveiled for the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2027
Deadline for entries set for 4 December ahead of awards ceremony in April
Mills & Reeve among founding partners of women’s health business accreditation scheme
FemTick initiative is designed to recognise service providers who support the women’s health economy
Black lawyers face gaps at senior levels as profession marks Black History Month
Black solicitors hold just 1% of partner roles at the largest law firms in England and Wales, while Black barristers account for 1.2% of KCs, according to figures highlighted by the profession’s representative bodies for Black History Month.
Former top JPMorgan lawyer withdraws from City of London Lord Mayor election at eleventh hour
‘Hugely disappointed’ Tim Hailes made decision after learning of criminal proceedings involving someone ‘closely connected’ to a former employer
Nominations open for 2027 Women and Diversity in Law Awards
Awards will return to London in April to celebrate individuals and initiatives helping to make the UK legal profession more inclusive
‘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