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Upcoming Events
- 21 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Macfarlanes, 20 Cursitor St, London EC4A 1LT, UKJunior and mid-level lawyers and business services professionals are invited to join us for a speed networking session with inspiring in-house and private practice leaders. Our Senior Networkers will share the secrets to their success and insights into life at the top of the profession.
- 23 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Milbank, 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT, UKJoin us for a discussion of mental health and well being in the legal sector. We face unique challenges within our industry and this is a critical but often overlooked topic for us to address. We will also explore the related theme of alcohol and substance issues.
- 04 Jun 2024, 08:00 – 9:30Cooley, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ, UKThe InterLaw Diversity Forum’s Leadership Breakfast series takes a deep dive into the career journey of a leading figure in the legal profession. We discuss career milestones and challenges and explore what drives their diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
- 06 Jun 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Sidley Austin, 70 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BE, UK“Coming out stronger” will acknowledge the challenges facing LGBT+ professionals in an increasingly hostile world, but more importantly we will learn about and celebrate the stories of those who have found strength by overcoming hurdles
- 11 Jun 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDIf you have ever felt that lurking inner sense that you are a fraud (not in the financial sense!), beem filled with deep self-doubt, or worried that your success is down to luck rather than talent? This workshop will explore the topic of imposter syndrome, de-bunking some myths along the way.
- 13 Jun 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDs part of our Legal Pride series, we will encourage LGBT+ lawyers and business services professionals to invite their allies, advocates and co-conspirators (who may themselves be part of the LGBT+ community, of course!) to join us for an evening of recognition and celebration.
- 09 Jul 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDTo mark South Asian Heritage Month, our panellists will share their perspectives and experiences of working in the legal sector. We will unpack best practices and the steps organisations are taking to ensure that their diversity strategies do not overlook the needs of those of South Asian heritage.
- 16 Jul 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDWhile many of us have extensive experience of mentoring, coaching can provide a more powerful means to set goals and determine career progression strategies.e will unpack what coaching is, how it can fast-track your career progression, and the potential coaching offers to navigate challenges.
- 17 Sept 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDJunior and mid-level lawyers and business services professionals are invited to join us for a speed networking session with inspiring in-house and private practice leaders. Our Senior Networkers will share the secrets to their success and insights into life at the top of the profession.
- 08 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDJunior and mid-level lawyers and business services professionals are invited to join us for a speed networking session with inspiring in-house and private practice leaders. Our Senior Networkers will share the secrets to their success and insights into life at the top of the profession.
- 17 Oct 2024, 08:00 – 9:30Location is TBDThe InterLaw Diversity Forum’s Leadership Breakfast series takes a deep dive into the career journey of a leading figure in the legal profession. We discuss career milestones and challenges and explore what drives their diversity, equity and inclusion work.
- 05 Nov 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDIn this Career Enhancer Workshop, we connect with the people in the know – including HR Leaders and Senior Partners – to explore what the path to partnership can look like, and to discuss the skills and experience aspiring Partners should begin building now to increase their chances of success.
- 14 Nov 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDWe will be speaking with Mia Yamamoto to discuss trans rights and the current state of affairs in the US, UK, and globally. We will also discuss how we can create more trans-inclusive workplaces and show up as allies to support our colleages in the legal sector.
Past Events
- 17 Apr 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Arnold & Porter, Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1HQAs neurodiversity becomes a more prevalent aspect of employer diversity strategies, our panel shares a foundational insight into neurodiversity for those who are less familiar with the topic. We discuss the actions employers and individuals should take to create inclusive workplaces.
- 21 Mar 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Ashurst, Fruit & Wool Exchange, 1 Duval Square, London E1 6PW, UKWomen make up the majority of the population in the legal workplace, but have been historicallly under-represented at the top levels of the profession with reduced compensation when compared to their male counterparts. How do we move the needle in this space?
- 29 Feb 2024, 18:00 – 20:30CMS, Cannon Place, 78 Cannon St, London EC4N 6AF, UKIn our first Hot Topics Panel we will explore the growing hostility and politicisation of the DEI industry, and the steps individuals and employers can take to ensure that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion remain firmly on the agenda.
- 28 Feb 2024, 08:00 – 9:30Cooley LLP, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQJoin us for a breakfast dedicated to International Women's Day and a discussion of women in leadership in the legal profession. This year's International Women's Day is on 8 March 2024 and we encourage everyone to rally behind the call to “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”.
- 05 Dec 2023, 17:00 – 18:15Supported by Pallas PartnersOur panel will share their own personal experiences of disability and how, through supporting adjustments and accommodations, and taking a person centred approach, employers, managers and colleagues can create environments that enable everyone to thrive.
- 23 Nov 2023, 18:00 – 20:45Macfarlanes, 20 Cursitor St, London EC4A 1LTLawyers and business services professionals are invited to join our speed networking session with inspiring in-house and private practice leaders who will share the secrets to their success and insights into life at the top of the profession, giving our attendees plenty of time to ask questions.
- 10 Oct 2023, 18:00 – 20:45 BSTMorrison Foerster, 52 Lime St, London EC3M 7AFWe are proud to bring together three experienced executive coaches who have a deep understanding of the nuanced challenges faced by ethnic minority and women of colour. We all explore the potential of coaching to fast-track career progression, as well as key considerations for selecting a coach.
- 05 Oct 2023, 18:00 – 20:45Covington & Burling, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQAs frustration around the pace of change around diversity, equity and inclusion grows, many firms are realising that tackling workplace culture is crucial in unblocking progress. Our panel will explore the importance of instilling a speak up culture and the benefits of embracing cultural change.
- 26 Sept 2023, 18:00 – 20:45Milbank, 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2ATLawyers and business services professionals are invited to join our speed networking session with inspiring in-house and private practice leaders who will share the secrets to their success and insights into life at the top of the profession, giving our attendees plenty of time to ask questions.
- 12 Sept 2023, 18:00 – 20:45Goodwin Procter, 100 Cheapside, London EC2VThe last three years have seen unprecedented levels of change and uncertainty. We may not be able to influence the changing world around us, but this workshop will explore the strategies we can adopt to help us to cope with ambiguity, uncertainty and change.
- 13 Jul 2023, 17:00 – 18:15WebinarIs the grass greener on the other side? Is there life after law? We've brought together former lawyers whose legal career proved to be a springboard to an altogether new career. Join us to find out about what inspired their transition away from the law, and what 'life after law' has to offer.
- 06 Jul 2023, 08:00Greenberg Traurig, 8, The Shard, 32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SGThe InterLaw Diversity Forum's Leadership Breakfast series takes a deep dive into the career journey of a leading figure in the legal profession. We discuss career milestones and challenges and explore what drives their diversity, equity and inclusion work.
- 05 Jul 2023, 18:00 – 20:45Arnold & Porter, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1HQSet on growing your professional network, but not sure where to start? Does the prospect of 'working the room' fill you with fear? This interactive workshop will provide a safe space to develop insights, skills and conversation starters to help you to discover your inner confidence.
- 04 Jul 2023, 18:00 – 20:45Linklaters, One Silk St, London EC2Y 8HQ, UKJoin leading LGBTQ+ rights activists and changemakers, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation, FAEP Foundation, and African Rainbow Family to discuss the state of LGBTQ+ Rights globally. We will explore the factors contributing to increased hostility and hate faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
- 21 Jun 2023, 18:00 – 20:45Cooley, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQKey challenges for LGBTQ+ talent in the legal sector is lack of senior representation, dramatic pay differentials, & differing experiences. We will consider the current state of LGBTQ+ inclusion & the steps firms can and must take to ensure equal access to opportunities & fair and equitable outcomes
- 17 May 2023, 18:00 – 20:45Dechert, 160 Queen Victoria St, London EC4V 4QQJunior and mid-level lawyers and business services professionals are invited to join us for a speed networking session with inspiring in-house and private practice leaders, hosted by Professor of Psychology and Leadership, Dr Sam Shaheem.
- 03 May 2023, 08:00 – 9:30Arnold & Porter, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1HQThe InterLaw Diversity Forum's Leadership Breakfast series takes a deep dive into the career journey of a leading figure in the legal profession. We discuss career milestones and challenges and explore what drives their diversity, equity and inclusion work.
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