Latest women in leadership

Big Law • 23 October 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurUsing data to measure workplace mental health is key

Mental health issues can be more pronounced for women in the workplace due to various factors. An advocate said...

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Big Law • 19 October 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurFemale mentors a boon for women in law

Joining female-led mentorship programs could prove beneficial for female law students and lawyers alike, according to...

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Big Law • 12 October 2023 • ByMalavika Santhebennur‘Compositional’ issues in law spur gender pay gap

Understanding why fewer women progress to senior and partnership roles in law is critical to closing the gender pay gap,...

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Big Law • 22 September 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurHow lawyers can best work with clients from diverse backgrounds

Lawyers who service clients from multicultural backgrounds must appoint an accredited competent interpreter. Ahead of...

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Big Law • 11 September 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurHow India opening up to foreign firms can help Australia

As ties between India and Australia grow, the national president of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association said...

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SME Law • 01 June 2023 • ByLauren CroftThe importance of building relationships as a boutique leader

Being a leader within a boutique law firm comes with managing employee expectations and building relationships within...

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Big Law • 13 March 2023 • ByJess Feyder‘Tokenism doesn’t help’ bridge inequality in leadership roles

Many firms have a long way to go in bringing women into leadership roles. The employees at one SME firm discuss how a...

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Open conversations can help new mothers with career progression
Big Law • 09 November 2022 • ByMalavika SanthebennurOpen conversations can help new mothers with career progression

Empathy is a core skill that enables leaders to navigate conversations around career progress with mothers who return to...

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Retention of 3 to 5 years’ PQE lawyers a ‘key challenge’ for firms
Big Law • 01 November 2022 • ByLauren CroftRetention of 3 to 5 years’ PQE lawyers a ‘key challenge’ for...

The first female chair of Holman Webb has aspirations to ‘remove barriers and be a beacon for communication’, in...

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The ‘motherhood penalty’ means women are leaving law
Big Law • 25 October 2022 • ByLauren CroftThe ‘motherhood penalty’ means women are leaving law

The implementation of female-centric initiatives and “generous” parental leave policies are needed in order to not...

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