In collaboration with Clifford Chance, the Legal Services Board is delighted to invite you to discuss the findings of our latest research on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the legal services profession.
“The lived experiences of legal professionals: Barriers to getting in, being in and getting on” explores the challenges faced by lawyers from underrepresented groups trying to enter and progress through the sector.
Join us at this hybrid event on 21 June 2023 to discuss the challenges and explore how cross-sector collaboration can help create a more inclusive sector. The programme includes a presentation from Clifford Chance on their approach to EDI and a talk from Bridging the Bar on their work to create a sector that better reflects society.
Programme
| 0830 | Arrival + breakfast buffet |
| 0915 | Welcome from Danielle Viall, General Counsel, Legal Services Board |
| 0925 | Research presentation by Josie Harrison, Research Director, Solutions Research: “The lived experiences of legal professionals: Barriers to getting in, being in and getting on.” |
| 0940 | Q&A |
| 0950 | Theory of Change: How it works at Clifford Chance and how it can work for any organisation. Nina Goswami, Head of Inclusion UK, Clifford Chance |
| 1000 | Q&A |
| 1010 | Lived-experience case study with Daniel Taylor and Imogen Sherriff – Bridging the Bar and Tomoko Langtry, Regulatory Policy Associate, Legal Services Board |
| 1025 | Discussion in plenary |
| 1055 | Closing remarks by Danielle Viall, General Counsel, Legal Services Board |
| Hosted by Nina Goswami, Head of Inclusion UK, Clifford Chance and Kerry Gilsenan, Equality, Diversion and Inclusion Lead, Legal Services Board |
Bridging the Bar (“BTB”) is committed to increasing the equality of access to opportunities within the legal profession across all underrepresented groups.