Congratulations to Estelle Dehon KC - co-chair of our climate crisis working group - for keeping sustainability and climate at the top of the agenda in the legal sector 👏👏👏

Congratulations to our fantastic EDSM committee co-chair Elaine Banton who helps to drive so much of our work on equality and inclusion at the Bar. 👏👏👏

And now Ethnicity: Champion of the year, which goes to Elaine Banton from 7BR. Elaine, co-chair of the Bar Council's Equality, Diversity and Social Mobility Committee, has played a key role in initiatives to improve racial and ethnic diversity at the Bar #L500ESGAwards

Last night I had the honour of chairing Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Race Equality Committee’s first in person event -Employment Law Leaders in Discussion - what a fantastic panel: REJ Benjimin Burgher Elaine Banton Arpita Dutt & David Stephenson.

Our Judicial Assistants are stateside this week 🇺🇸

This annual placement is a great opportunity to meet and learn from the American judiciary.

A huge thank you to American Inns of Court for facilitating the trip, and everyone who has welcomed them so far! SCOTUS Updates U.S. Department of Justice

Fantastic workshop today with UN Women UK following #CSW68 where we discussed how we can accelerate gender equality, economic empowerment and eradicate poverty for women and girls here in the #UK 🌎🇺🇳

Great to hear from inspirational women such as Elaine Banton Ayan Said | Voicing Voices ✨

Today we've introduced new legislation so victims can get third party funding for their legal costs when taking on big corporations.

We're levelling the playing field and making sure people can continue to access justice, no matter how deep the pockets of their opponents.

To mark #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek , Neurodiversity in Law trustee Adam Richardson explores a potential day in the life of a neurodivergent barrister & the benefits & pitfalls they may face, raising awareness that no mind should be left behind. Read Adam's blog ⬇️
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Great article on a vitally important issue, the subject of a recent The Inns of Court Alliance for Women event. Closing the Gender Gap: Addressing Issues and Solutions in the Legal Community | The Student Lawyer. thestudentlawyer.com/2024/03/20/clo… The Inns of Court Alliance for Women TheStudentLawyer
#genderpaygap
#femalelawyers

Missed our discussion on 'Tackling the Gender Pay Gap'?
Catch up here!
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The theme for #IWD24 is #InspireInclusion , highlighting the need to address exclusion in opportunities & positions of power. To my Sistahs, I encourage you to create your own inclusive spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Use collective action power #ByUsForUs 🖤🤎🤍

Book for our next event Tackling the Gender Pay Gap on 4 Mar. We'll be focusing on constructive and practical solutions.

Chaired by Barbara Mills KC Barbara Mills KC
🎙️Susanna McGibbon Susanna McGibbon
🎙️Sharon Blackman Citibank
🎙️Mark Rushton Pump Court Tax Chambers
🎙️Will Mackinlay South Square
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Play On!

A stylish musical retelling of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, fusing the music of Duke Ellington & street dance choreography.

Tickets available now
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Belgrade Theatre
Bristol Old Vic
Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres
WiltshireCreative
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Birmingham Hippodrome

It was a true honour and privilege to be a winner of two awards at the #potentialunlockedawards 2024. It was so inspiring to be in the midst of so many remarkable individuals. Thank you so much David C Hall for organising such a spectacular event. Elaine Banton Dr. Dennis Kimbro

Applications are now open for Judicial Assistants to join us for the 2024/25 legal year! Find out more and register for our free online information session via our website: supremecourt.uk/about/ja-recru…

It's an honour to be included in this esteemed list. Thanks to The Lawyer for a wonderful feature. Grateful to my colleagues at 7BR, my instructing solicitors and the generous support of my networks, mentors and mentees.
#TheLawyerHot100 🔥 #Employmentlawyer

Join the remarkable Elaine Banton, hosted by #WED Leaders Jacqueline Pickard de Hagerty and Nicole Sawhney
Elaine is a compelling #barrister active in the field of #equality and #diversity with decades’ experience in employment and discrimination law, making her ideal to speak on the topic. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

📣There are just two weeks until our free panel event.

This webinar is aimed at helping aspiring barristers navigate the pupillage application process. Receive friendly, useful advice designed to address your queries.

find out more and book your place: barcouncil.org.uk/training-event…

Thank you to Helen Bart who came to school to tell junior children about her superpower - being a journalist. Helen shared the importance of having self-belief whilst pursuing your career and showed the children the BAFTA trophy she received for her work.

Overwhelmed by all the love I have received since the announcement ❤️

Thank you all for your kind messages, very grateful.

This is more than me, it’s us, it’s we and a movement that’s growing in the right direction, at last 🙏🏽

This is also for my Pops 🕊️ 💫 Thank you 🙏🏽