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Upcoming Events
- Tue 10 Jun10 Jun 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDIntersectionality describes the way that different forms of inequality can compound, and create bigger barriers and obstacles. This discussion will explore the challenges that multiple layers of disadvantage can bring alongisde an LGBT+ identity in the legal sector.
- Mon 16 Jun
- Wed 18 Jun
- Thu 19 Jun19 Jun 2025, 08:00 – 08 Jul 2025, 09:30Location is TBDJoin our discussion with ABC foreign correspondent James Longman, exploring the intersection of mental health, LGBTQ+ identities, and family connections. James' book The Inherited Mind tells the story of his father’s schizophrenia and suicide from the perspective of an LGBTQ+ person.
- Thu 26 Jun26 Jun 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Location is TBDThe InterLaw Diversity Forum's LGBTQ+ Women's Network provides a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ women in the legal industry to connect with others in the community. We are delighted to host our next networking evening during Legal Pride, which bring together LGBTQ+ women across the sector.
- Wed 08 Oct08 Oct 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Cooley (UK) LLP, 22 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4BQJunior 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 Oct 2025, 18:00 – 20:30TBD, City of London, London, UKAn intersectional conversation for Black History Month exploring the intersection of Race & Ethnicity across women, LGBT+, disability & social mobility. We discuss career milestones and challenges and the complexity of identity when one navigates the intersection of multiple characteristics.
- Thu 06 Nov06 Nov 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Goodwin Procter London, Sancroft, 10-15 Newgate St, City of London, London EC1A 7AZ, UKProfessional networks really matter in the legal industry but what does it take to grow our internal and external networks? And how do we “put ourselves out there” in a way that’s natural, authentic, and comfortable?
- Wed 26 Nov26 Nov 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Macfarlanes, 20 Cursitor St, City of London, 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.
Past Events
- Tue 13 May13 May 2025, 14:30 – 18:30Weil, 110 Fetter Ln, City of London, London EC4A 1AY, UKJoin the InterLaw Diversity Forum for an in-depth summit addressing the latest in social moblity in the legal sector through an intersectional lens. We will be hearing from leaders in this space and sharing best practice across recruitment, retention, and promotion with law firms and in-house teams.
- Tue 29 Apr29 Apr 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Cooley (UK) LLP, 22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London EC2N 4BQ, UKJunior and mid-level business services professionals are invited to join us for a speed networking session with inspiring leaders from legal sector business services teams. Our Senior Networkers will share the secrets to their success and insights into life at the top of the profession.
- Wed 16 Apr16 Apr 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Latham & Watkins, 99 Bishopsgate, City of London, London EC2M 3XF, UKVisible and invisible disabilities are two categories of disabilities that people may experience, but they differ in terms of their visibility to others and the ways they may impact an individual's daily life.Our panel will explore the wide spectrum of people with disabilities in the legal sector.
- Thu 27 Mar27 Mar 2025, 08:00 – 9:30Linklaters, One Silk St, City of London, London EC2Y 8HQ, 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.
- Wed 19 Mar19 Mar 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Shoosmiths, 1 Bow Churchyard, City of London, London EC4M 9DQ, UKThe InterLaw Diversity Forum's LGBTQ+ Women's Network provides a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ women in the legal industry to connect with others in the community. Through member-driven discussions and initiatives, it offers opportunities to share insights, best practices, and experiences.
- Wed 19 Mar19 Mar 2025, 08:00 – 9:30Goodwin Procter, Sancroft, 10-15 Newgate St, City of London, London EC1A 7AZ, 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.
- Wed 12 Mar12 Mar 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Arnold & Porter, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad St, City of London, London EC2N 1HQ, UKWomen have been recruited at 50% levels into legal roles in the UK for over 30 years, but the sector struggles with representation for women at the most senior levels. Join us for an panel of senior role models to explore real, practical tools that can be used to unlock progress in this space.
- Mon 24 Feb
- Tue 03 Dec
- Wed 13 Nov13 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 15:15Virtual host: LinklatersWe 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.
- Mon 21 Oct21 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 20:30A&O Shearman, 9 Appold St, London EC2A 2AP, 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.
- Thu 17 Oct17 Oct 2024, 08:00 – 9:30Greenberg Traurig, Level 8, The Shard, 32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG, 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.
- Tue 15 Oct15 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Fried Frank, 100 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG, UKTo coincide with Black History Month 2024, we will bring together an intersectional panel of leading Black legal professionals and business professionals who are making a significant contribution to the UK legal sector.
- Tue 08 Oct08 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 20:30Cooley, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ, 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.
- Tue 01 OctNavigating a new LGBTQ+ landscape: Tips for individuals and organisations /Virtually hosted by Pallas01 Oct 2024, 17:00 – 18:15 BSTVirtually hosted by PallasOur panel will discuss the impact of increased hostility towards the LGBTQ+ community, and consequences of the politicisation of workplace DEI programmes. We will unpack the importance of advocacy, at an individual and organisational level.
- Tue 01 Oct
- Wed 25 Sept25 Sept 2024, 20:30 – 20:35Pinsent Masons, 30 Crown Pl, Earl St, London EC2A 4ES, UKWe are delighted to invite you to the launch of the InterLaw Diversity Forum's Inclusive Recruitment Toolkit. Proudly sponsored by Taylor Root, the toolkit has been designed to make it easy for recruiters and hiring managers to audit their hiring process through an inclusion lens.
- Tue 24 Sept
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