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Upcoming Events
- Thu 23 OctExploring the intersection of Race & Ethnicity in the legal sector /Morrison Foerster, 52 Lime St London EC3M 7AF23 Oct 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Morrison Foerster, 52 Lime St London EC3M 7AFOur identities shape how we experience the workplace, but also influence the perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours of our colleagues and connections. Our panel will share tips for navigating life in the legal sector, climbing the career ladder, and positioning our differences as strengths.
- 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?
- Tue 18 NovLegal Leadership Series: In conversation with Vanya Bromfield /Morrison Foerster, 52 Lime St London EC3M 7AF18 Nov 2025, 08:00 – 9:30Morrison Foerster, 52 Lime St London EC3M 7AFJoin us for an important conversation on social mobility in the legal sector with Vanya Bromfield, General Counsel at John Crane (a division of Smiths Group plc). We will explore key milestones in Vanya’s career journey, her perspectives on the barriers preventing greater progress on social mobility
- 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.
- Thu 04 Dec04 Dec 2025, 09:00 – 18:00 GMTIntercontinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Ln, London W1J 7QY, UKThe InterLaw Diversity Forum is a proud partner of the Leadership in Law: Inclusivity, Insights, Innovation conference, designed to empower legal professionals navigating future challenges, opportuunities, and attracting and retaining a cohesive workforce built for the world of tomorrow.
Past Events
- Wed 15 Oct15 Oct 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Fried Frank, 100 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG, UKJoin the InterLaw Diversity Forum for the Fried Frank Leadership Conversations series this Autumn! In the first of two leadership discussions, we will be joined by Nicola Williams to discuss her legal career, life as a legal thriller author, and her latest book Killer Instinct.
- Thu 09 Oct09 Oct 2025, 08:00 – 9:30City of London venueAs Managing Director and Global Head of Services Legal at Citi, Sharon leads, mentors and develops a team of over 100 lawyers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork. Sharon will reflect on her career, which has spanned over two decades at Citi.
- 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.
- Wed 01 OctLegal Leadership Series: In conversation with Tobi Rufus of Goldman Sachs /Webinar hosted by Pallas LLP01 Oct 2025, 12:30 – 13:30 BSTWebinar hosted by Pallas LLPWe are delighted to invite you to our next session, where we will be joined by Tobi Rufus, Global Head Private Bank Governance & Regulatory Affairs at Goldman Sachs. Our fireside chat will explore Tobi's career and they key milestones that contributed to his success.
- Thu 26 Jun26 Jun 2025, 18:00 – 20:30Osborne Clarke, One London Wall, Barbican, London EC2Y 5EBThe 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.
- Thu 19 Jun19 Jun 2025, 08:00 – 08 Jul 2025, 09:30Travers Smith, 10 Snow Hl, London EC1A 2AL, UKJoin 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
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