Diversity

This IWD, let’s give our urgent and undivided attention to this issue

International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and...

08 March 2021

By Courtney Robertson, Rebecca Haynes and Alexandra Grayson

A guide to having a baby, taking leave and returning to work

Thinking about having a baby? This is what you need to know about your rights and as a legal professional, write...

05 March 2021

By Courtney Robertson and Alexandra Grayson

Champions of Pride finalists announced

Lawyers Weekly is thrilled to reveal the finalists for the inaugural Champions of Pride event, split across global,...

24 February 2021

By Lawyers Weekly

Eradicating a fear-based culture

Whilst the era of flexible working has changed many aspects of the traditional workforce, fear-based work cultures are...

17 February 2021

By Stuart Taylor

Michael Kirby to speak at inaugural Champions of Pride event

Lawyers Weekly is thrilled to announce that former justice of the High Court of Australia, The Honourable Michael Kirby...

16 February 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Diversity in business increasingly seen as a strength

Looking ahead, there is a “huge opportunity” for firms led by women and/or diverse backgrounds to flourish, with...

11 February 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

The law department’s duty in combatting ‘Dear Sirs’

In-house lawyers play an “intermediary role” in ensuring external providers communicate better with their...

02 February 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Stay vocal’ on D&I issues with external providers

Law departments should be keeping up the pressure on firms to promote diversity and inclusion as the fallout from the...

02 February 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Dear Sirs’: An outdated, archaic approach?

Women are not a niche cohort – or even a minority – of the legal profession, and according to numerous...

02 February 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Listening to all LGBTQI voices in law critical for progress

When it comes to ensuring diversity and inclusion pushes are successful, legal employers must ensure that a holistic...

28 January 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy