Diversity and Inclusion - Page 2
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
Divergent global employment regulations weigh on cross-border businesses – study
Hogan Lovells’ employment report highlights growing differences in workforce protections, DEI and AI usage globally
Norton Rose Fulbright UK unveils social mobility targets and enhanced D&I policies
Longer parental leave and religious leave swap among measures as UK LLP reaffirms commitment to D&I
London solicitors group announces judicial shadowing and mentorship diversity schemes
London Solicitors Litigation Association president Nikki Edwards unveiled the initiatives at association’s annual dinner
Why free interview travel for under-25s is essential to improve social mobility
Aspiring legal professionals should choose which interviews to attend based on the role, not whether they can afford their travel fare, writes InnLegal’s Ellie Hecht
Nominees unveiled for 2026 Women and Diversity in Law Awards
Fourth annual awards to take place in London on 28 April
UK law firms lead responsible business index as US firms slide – study
Clyde & Co, DWF, Pinsent Masons, Simmons & Simmons and Taylor Wessing top list published by Lamp House and Chambers
Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026 issue call for nominations
Awards set out to help improve workplace culture and boost equal opportunities
Brick Court bolsters senior clerking team with rare hire from Fountain Court
Katie Szewczyk rejoins Brick Court as deputy senior clerk after more than decade at rival set
‘We can’t keep losing talent’ – African law firms urged to build sustainable careers for women
Speakers at IBA Africa forum warn that retention, flexible working and cultural change are vital to stop talent drain
SRA allocates £360,000 to support aspiring solicitors from disadvantaged backgrounds
Funding from Kaplan penalties to help underprivileged SQE candidates