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Upcoming Events

  • 21 Jun, 18:00 – 20:45
    Cooley, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ
    Key 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
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  • 28 Jun, 18:00 – 20:45
    Location is TBD
    Do you want top tips on how to grow a successful practice and become the go-to expert for key clients? This interactive workshop will arm you with insights to help you to develop a practice, profile and network.
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  • 05 Jul, 18:00 – 20:45
    Arnold & Porter, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1HQ
    Set 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.
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  • 06 Jul, 08:00
    Grenberg Traurig, 8, The Shard, 32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG
    The 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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  • 13 Jul, 17:00 – 18:15
    Webinar
    Is 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.
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  • 12 Sept, 18:00 – 20:45
    Location is TBD
    The 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.
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  • 26 Sept, 18:00 – 20:45
    Location is TBD
    Lawyers 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.
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  • 05 Oct, 18:00 – 20:45
    Covington & Burling, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ
    As 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.
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  • 15 Nov, 18:00 – 20:45
    Location is TBD
    Where do you see yourself in 3 years? It's a question we rarely ask ourselves, perhaps because for many of us, it's a difficult question. This workshop will provide you with tools to explore how to regain control of your career, by identifying your career goals and developing a career action plan.
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  • 23 Nov, 18:00 – 20:45
    Macfarlanes, 20 Cursitor St, London EC4A 1LT
    Lawyers 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.
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  • 05 Dec, 17:00 – 18:15
    Supported by Pallas Partners
    Our 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.
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Past Events

  • 17 May, 18:00 – 20:45
    Dechert, 160 Queen Victoria St, London EC4V 4QQ
    Junior 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, 08:00 – 9:30
    Arnold & Porter, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1HQ
    The 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.
  • 27 Apr, 18:00 – 20:45
    Cooley, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ
    Lawyers 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.
  • 18 Apr, 18:00 – 20:45
    Dechert, 160 Queen Victoria St, London EC4V 4QQ
    Estimates suggest that over 10% of the UK workforce is neurodivergent, including those who have not yet been diagnosed. This wide reaching discussion will consider some of the ways neurodivergent people experience, interpret and interact with the world.
  • 05 Apr, 18:00 – 20:45
    Addleshaw Goddard, 60 Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4AG
    This panel discussion explores the first hand experiences of women of colour, both in private practice and in-house, and we explore the steps all employers should be taking to consider diversity through an intersectional lens.
  • 28 Mar, 18:00 – 20:45
    Morrison Foerster, 52 Lime St, London EC3M 7AF
    Accountability is crucial in order to make lasting progress on DEI. In this deep dive panel discussion, we are joined by ethics-enabling workplace technology providers - the Vault Platform and the team behind the UK MDS – to explore the technology innovations that are driving change.
  • 22 Mar, 18:00 – 20:45
    Fried Frank, 100 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG
    LinkedIn is first and foremost a professional networking tool. But how can you use LinkedIn to build your professional profile and grow your network? This masterclass delivered by experts will be packed with practical insights and tips.
  • 07 Mar, 08:00 – 9:30
    Weil, 110 Fetter Ln, London EC4A 1AY
    Join the InterLaw Diversity Forum on the eve of International Women's Day 2023 for a powerful and inspiring conversation with Barrister, Crown Court Judge, Ombudsman, and author Nicola Williams.
  • 28 Feb, 18:00 – 20:45
    Jefferies, 100 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4JL
    Lawyers 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.
  • 21 Feb, 18:00 – 20:45
    Linklaters, One Silk St, London EC2Y 8HQ
    Research suggests that women take on a larger share of non-promotable work - from setting agendas and taking notes, to mentoring and nurturing team members. This work matters and it takes time. But often, it goes unrecognised. In this interactive workshop, we will explore when and how to say 'no'.
  • 08 Feb, 18:00 – 20:30 GMT
    Jefferies, 100 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4JL, UK
    Achieving long-term change when it comes to DEI requires more than centrally driven programmes and initiatives. It relies on inclusion, respect and equity being wired into our systems, processes and everyday interactions.
  • 28 Nov 2022, 18:00 – 20:15 GMT
    Cooley, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ, UK
    Please join us in person for an important panel discussion highlighting some of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Black, Asian and minority ethnic talent in the legal profession. We will hear personal stories and receive insights on the vital importance of LGBTQ+ friendly workplaces & networks.
  • 23 Nov 2022, 17:00 – 18:15 GMT
    Supported by Latham & Watkins
    We are proud to join in conversation with award-winning trans lawyer and activist Mia Yamamoto. Born in a WWII Japanese internment camp, Mia's understanding of racial injustice was shaped at an early age. Mia grappled with gender dysphoria for many years before coming out openly as trans.
  • 09 Nov 2022, 17:00 – 18:15 GMT
    Supported by Arnold & Porter
    Statistics from Age UK show that ageism is the most common type of discrimination in Europe – and it is women who are bearing the brunt of it. This panel discussion will focus on the important but rarely discussed intersection of gender and age.
  • 03 Nov 2022, 17:15 – 18:30 GMT
    Supported by Covington
    Do generational differences pose a challenge or an opportunity for firms? Join the InterLaw Diversity Forum, Emma Ziercke, author of 'OK, Boomer! Intergenerational Conflict in Law Firms' and a panel of junior lawyers leading meaningful change on diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • 25 Oct 2022, 17:00 – 18:15 BST
    Supported by Macfarlanes
    Please join our fireside chat with Cynthia Adams, Managing Director, Legal & Compliance, Jefferies, who will share her perspective on race equity and inclusion in the legal profession & the work she is doing to improve the representation & experience of Black lawyers & business services colleagues.
  • 18 Oct 2022, 08:00 BST – 19 Oct 2022, 09:30 BST
    Covington, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ, UK
    Join us in-person on 18th October at the offices of Covington for a wide-reaching conversation with David Jackson, General Counsel at Barclays Europe and leading advocate for social mobility in the UK legal profession.
  • 28 Sept 2022, 17:00 – 18:15 BST
    Supported by Addleshaw Goddard
    As National Coming Out Day (11 October) approaches, we invite you to join this moving and uplifting panel discussion. Our panel will share their coming out journeys – and the insights they wish they could share with their younger selves.
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