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Slaughter and May becomes first major law firm to set social mobility targets

Magic Circle firm aims to have 25% of employees from lower socio-economic background by 2033

Latest judicial data prompts calls for reforms to selection process to improve diversity

Proportion of ethnic minority judges edges up to 10%; women now make up 37% of judiciary

Less than half of women lawyers believe measures to reduce gender inequality are effective

While hybrid and part-time working are now the norm, survey uncovers need for more practical support for women

Leading barristers band together to support equal representation in arbitration

Jane Davies Evans and Anneliese Day KC among members of Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge’s new Bar subcommittee

Professional bodies mark the fourth anniversary of the Women in Law Pledge

Law Society and Bar Council promote anniversary of initiative to improve gender equality in law

Financial services firms face culture risk from tech, managing multi-generational workers, study finds

Organisations need to view culture as a strategic imperative, according to Allen & Overy report

‘Diversity of teams means a diversity of thought’ - five takeaways from Luxury Law Summit London

Maura O'Malley identifies key themes that surfaced during a day of discussion and debate at Luxury Law Summit London

Centuries-long wait over as first woman is appointed Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

Chosen from an all-female shortlist, Dame Sue Carr will become first woman to head the judiciary in 755 years

Linklaters, Allen & Overy among firms collaborating in major new social mobility initiative

Scheme led by City of London Law Society aims to significantly grow number of solicitor apprentices from diverse backgrounds

IBA Human Rights Institute condemns Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act

Leading human rights body joins US president and others in criticising harsh new law that could see people face death penalty for consensual same-sex acts

Legal profession still has long way to go globally to improve inclusivity for LGBTQ+ lawyers

At the start of Pride month, the ICC Court of Arbitration's Alexander Fessas reflects on how firms can improve their performance by creating diverse teams

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Bar Council elects 4 Paper Buildings’ joint head of chambers as first Black vice chair

Barbara Mills will assume the role next year, paving the way to become the first Black chair in 2025

'It can’t just be a slogan' - Allen & Overy's Elizabeth Holland on advancing women in IP

Clients and law firms have been successfully collaborating to boost the the number of senior women IP lawyers, A&O's US head of life sciences tells Maura O’Malley

Women urged to ‘own your voice!’ as World IP Day celebrates women in IP

This year’s theme celebrates women inventors, creators and entrepreneurs as IP offices and law firms host events around the world to mark the day

CMS and Addleshaw Goddard unveil record partnership rounds – but fewer women make the grade

Gender diversity of new partners slips at both firms after strong gains for women in recent years

Georgina McManus: 'Part of my job is to liaise with creative people and help bring fantasy to reality'

Manolo Blahnik's CLO on the business of luxury, professional juggling, pinch-me moments, joining the C-suite, professional growth and the value of making mistakes

Who won Women And Diversity in Law Awards - and why - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion categories

Details of the winning entries in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section of the awards

Trailblazing women leaders, diversity campaigners and businesses recognised in Women and Diversity in Law Awards

Winners unveiled at London ceremony dedicated to professionals making the UK legal sector more diverse and inclusive

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'Talk to someone' – LawCare's chief executive on the need for lawyers to be more open about mental health

Elizabeth Rimmer explains why stigma is the main obstacle preventing improvements in wellbeing within the profession – and what can be done about it

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