Diversity

The challenges facing lawyers with disabilities

On a recent episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy was joined by the co-founders of the Disabled...

28 September 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

A ‘wider range’ of diversity is critical at board level

With diversity and inclusion becoming an increasingly important discussion among company shareholders and investors,...

24 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

Ashurst commits to new diversity and inclusion targets

Global law firm Ashurst has announced the launch of a new action plan, as well as new inclusion, diversity and...

23 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘There is clearly a problem with women getting into and staying in senior positions’

Despite those entering the profession being primarily female, there is still a decreasing number of women at a more...

17 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

‘More needs to be done’ to ensure diversity and inclusion remains a priority

Tough, organic conversations will ensure diversity and inclusion don’t remain “buzz phrases” within firms,...

07 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

The importance of having confronting workplace conversations

True diversity and inclusion can only be achieved in the workplace, one legal counsel argues, if difficult, organic...

31 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

No all-male ASX 200 boards an important milestone, but progress is still needed

While the fact that there are now women sitting on every ASX 200 board has “well and truly busted” the myth that...

31 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lockdowns a renewed opportunity for law firms to evolve and embrace intersectionality

The age of coronavirus has forced legal practitioners to up-end how they deliver legal services. Such evolutions give...

27 August 2021

By Mannie Kaur Verma

The legal team’s role in achieving gender parity on boards

Advances have been made in getting more women in board positions, and the law department can and must play a part in...

10 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘There will be no ASX 300 companies without a female director by 2026’

New research sheds light on the progress that has been made in advancing women and those from culturally diverse...

04 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy